Yamantaka Lama Dance Mask: Tibetan, 17th-18th Century

Yamantaka Lama Dance Mask: Tibetan, Buddhist, 17th - 18th century

Yamantaka is a Dharma protector - the “Slayer of Death”. He is the wrathful form of Manjushri the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. There are many high Tantric text associated with him which centers on the transformation of anger energy into a pathway to further Spiritual progress. This is a very rare mask made of Copper with the lining of cloth still intact. Finds from Tibet like this are very difficult to come by and are very powerful.

There is slight damage to the central skull in the crown.

Size: 14.5" tall x 12.5" across x 4" deep

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