Mahakala masker - rood rusland 19de northern Gabon and southern Cameroon

northern Gabon and southern Cameroon

Dimensions: height 11

known as the Tijpa

The Senufo's Janus helmet masks have similar features

Another large mass

Mahakala masker - rood rusland 19de northern Gabon and southern CameroonDimensions: 25 x 15. 5 x 8 cm. Please note: contains crack at the chin (see photo). Mahakala is a god from both the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Particularly in Vajrayana Buddhism (the Tibetan tradition). He is often depicted as a strong, angry deity who is worshipped as a protector of the dharma (the Buddhist teaching) and protector against evil influences. Furthermore, during Tantric rituals he represents liberation from the cycle of rebirth and