

Processional Mask of Hindu Deity
The Processional Mask of Hindu Deity depicts a stern-looking face with a prominent nose and downturned mouth. The face has a bindi on the forehead, and the eyes are almond-shaped. A decorative line connects the bindi to the bridge of the nose. The head is adorned with a headpiece that includes a central circle flanked by smaller circles. The mask features a beaded necklace and a circular pendant on the right side of the neck. The background of the image is plain gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- Probably 15th–16th century
- Medium
- Repoussé copper alloy
- Culture
- Nepal
- Dimensions
- 464 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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