Bronze Shiva mask 16P13C
Thin bronze mask for a stone statue, depicting Hindu God Shiva head.
Bhuta cult, Tulu Nadu region. Coastal Southern Karnataka state or Northern Kerala, Southern India.
See this feature article by Frederic Rond Notes on Bhuta ritual maskson asianart website.
Circa 17th century or earlier.
Weight: 424 gr – 187 mm high.