Description:

South Asia, India, India, ca. 19th century. A wonderful cast-brass mask of the Hindu deity Shiva of sizable form. Boasting a lustrous sheen, the divine visage displays two sizable teardrop-shaped eyes under arching, stipped brows, a pointed nose with round nostrils, and a straight, full-lipped mouth topped with a lengthy mustache with spiraling ends. His chin is adorned with an undulating border of petite circles, representing a short beard. Two huge ears flank his tranquil countenance, showcasing long earlobes with four spherical adornments and target-shaped embellishments on his tragi. An elaborate plumed headdress caps the vizard, boasting a feathered top with a central design of a seven-headed serpent. The intricate cap is held in place by a headband decorated in with swirling striations and a tondo of a petalled flower. Four loops on the verso allow this gorgeous example to be suspended for display. Size: 9.75" W x 13.5" H (24.8 cm x 34.3 cm); 18.625" H (47.3 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Tennessee, USA collection

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#162173

  • Condition: Collection label on verso. Intact and excellent with light patina in recessed areas.

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