Antique Nepalese Shamanic Mask with Long Nose – Middle Hills – ca. 1900–1930

Antique Nepalese Shamanic Wooden Mask

Origin: Nepal, Middle Hills / Himalaya
Date: ca. 1900–1930
Material: hand-carved wood
Dimensions: H 27 × W 18 cm
Weight: 400 g
SKU: 812

Distinctive Middle Hills carving

Austere in expression, the mask is defined by narrow pierced eyes, an elongated straight nose and a restrained open mouth. The simplified carving belongs to the ritual and folk traditions associated with Nepal’s Middle Hills.

Construction and surface

The reverse is deeply hollowed by hand for practical use. Tool marks remain visible throughout, while the dense dark surface shows long-term handling, dry age wear and small losses along exposed edges.

Condition

Good antique condition with expected wear, minor drying cracks, edge losses and surface abrasion. The aged patina and irregular carving are preserved.

Dimensions

Height: 27 cm
Width: 18 cm
Weight: 400 g

Unique object — once sold, it will not be restocked.

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