Tête en bois Tibet - Lot 222

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Tête en bois Tibet - Lot 222
Tête en bois Tibet Black and red painted wooden mask used in religious rituals such as the Mahabharata. It depicts Kali, the destructive goddess wearing a crown, looking aggressive with her tongue hanging out. This mask represents Kali, a god who jumped from Durga's forehead to kill certain demons, but who became so furious that he started killing everything in his path until Shiva stopped him by throwing himself under his feet. Kali is considered another facet of Durga, but destructive and evil. She therefore appears black and ferocious, her tongue hanging out, thirsty for blood. Nepal, 19th-20th century 60 x 30 cm (Accident to the tongue, some missing parts) The Mahabharata is an ancient Hindu religious text that tells epic stories of heroes, gods and demons from India's historical past. The Mahabharata has inspired dance performances in India and other Hindu-influenced countries, notably in southern Nepal, home to the Tharu and Rajbansi peoples. These ethnic groups are closely linked to their Indian neighbors.
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