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Choijin Lama Monastery:Mask of Mahakala

MONGOLIA, Ulaanbaatar; 19th century;Paper mache; H: 52 cm
This paper mache mask from Mongolia is a representation of the wrathful Mahakala and is used in the traditional Cham dance. The black Mahakala has a square face with three bulging eyes, flaming gilt eyebrows, a bulbous nose, and wide open mouth with thick lips exposing his tongue and fangs. His beard is gilded and his extended earlobes are adorned with gilt earrings that have semi-precious stones attached by cords. His hair, made of that from a horse, is bushy and coarse. He wears a golden crown against a red background with five gold skulls.

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