Lot #9036 - A Fine Papier-Mâché Cham Dance Mask of the Deity Citipati, Nepal
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day I
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Sale Date:08 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9036
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Lot Description:A Fine Papier-Mâché Cham Dance Mask of the Deity Citipati, Nepal
Citipati is a wrathful deity and one of the several manifestations of Mahakala. He is also considered a very important protector of the doctrine in Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhism In Tibet Buddhist monks perform twice a year a special 'cham dance' ritual wearing the Citipati masks and dancing in the monastery cemetery. The skull mask of Citipati is a reminder of the impermanence of life and the eternal cycle of life and death.
H 38 cm -
Provenance:The Todd Barlin Collection of Asian Art
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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