Lot 299: A mask depicting a young monk

C. 18th - 19th Century
Possibly Sherdupken from Arunachal Pradesh or possibly Bhutanese.
H: 9 1/2"
The mask in the form of a smiling monk, with rounded head, large wide eyes simple nose and smiling mouth. The surface well worn with variegated patina of many applications of pigment. Exceptional. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Property of a New York Private collector

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,200

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