HUGE Bhairava Mahakala Wooden Mask | Antique Wall Hanging Decor 47" HUGE Bhairava Mahakala Wooden Mask | Antique Wall Hanging Decor 47" a,a:hover,a:active,a:visited {color:#d60d24 !important} HUGE Bhairava Mahakala Wooden Mask | Antique Wall Hanging Decor 47" This Is A Rare Find For Collectors - Mahakala Bhairav (Shiva Incarnation) Masks Are No Longer Made This Size. The Mask Is Hand-painted and Hand-carved From A Single Piece of Wood (besides the added earrings and top piece - they come apart). It Is HUGE. The Mask Only Has A Few Small Nicks But Overall In Amazing Condition. This is A Wall Hanging Wooden Mask. ? Tibetan masks play and important role in traditional Tibetan culture. Before the arrival of Hinduism and Buddhism, various forms of Shamanism dominated the Himalayas. The Shaman would wear these masks to communicate with the ancestral spirits or spirits of nature. When Hinduism and Buddhism replaced Shamanic spirituality the traditional dances and masks remained a part of traditional Himalayan culture and life. However, many of the masks adopted elements of Buddhism or Hinduism, or sometimes both. ? This is a mask of the Bhairava Shiva, a fierce manifestation of Shiva representing annihilation and destruction. Destruction is necessary for rebirth and regrowth and is an integral part of the wheel of existence. This manifestation of Shiva is depicted with a crown of skulls and is worshiped in Nepal and even in parts of Tibet, as well as in India. ? Height: 47? ? Width: 33? ? Depth: 13? ? Weight : 16.2 lbs. ? Nepal Handcrafted ??? Please look closely at photos as part of item description, the product in the images is the EXACT one you will receive and is sold "as is" Please review the description and images prior to purchasing to ensure this item meets your satisfaction. We welcome you to contact us if you have further questions about this item ??? We value your business, thank your interest, and welcome questions Our Policies * Domestic Shipping We offer free shipping within the U.S.A as well as combined shipping. **auction items may be subjected to shipping fees. * International Shipping We offer combined shipping. The shipping rates are automated according to item size and weight and more often then not accurate and cannot be adjusted. We ensure all overseas shipments, in case of any shipping fails please note that we follow insurance policies which requires an allotted time-frame for insurance company to try and resolve the issue. We never leave things unattended but at times a little patience is required, however, such happenings are rare. * Other Shipping related question: Do you offer different shipping methods? Yes, we do! If you are in need of something that does not appear automatically please contact us for further assistance. * Return Policy Returns are only accepted on the rare occasion the item is not as described. If you are making a return, please initiate the return process through so a mailing label can be provided for you. Prior to listing, our expert team carefully assessed this item to represent it accurately. Please review the description and high-definition images prior to purchasing to ensure this item meets your satisfaction. We welcome you to contact us if you have further questions about this item. * Please note: Any notable flaws or damage outside the condition stated in this listing will be noted. Please use photos provided for your own assessment. HUGE Bhairava Mahakala Wooden Mask | Antique Wall Hanging Decor 47" This Is A Rare Find For Collectors - Mahakala Bhairav (Shiva Incarnation) Masks Are No Longer Made This Size. The Mask Is Hand-painted and Hand-carved From A Single Piece of Wood (besides the added earrings and top piece - they come apart). It Is HUGE. The Mask Only Has A Few Small Nicks But Overall In Amazing Condition. This is A Wall Hanging Wooden Mask. ? Tibetan masks play and important role in traditional Tibetan culture. Before the arrival of Hinduism and Buddhism, various forms of Shamanism dominated the Himalayas. The Shaman would wear these masks to communicate with the ancestral spirits or spirits of nature. When Hinduism and Buddhism replaced Shamanic spirituality the traditional dances and masks remained a part of traditional Himalayan culture and life. However, many of the masks adopted elements of Buddhism or Hinduism, or sometimes both. ? This is a mask of the Bhairava Shiva, a fierce manifestation of Shiva representing annihilation and destruction. Destruction is necessary for rebirth and regrowth and is an integral part of the wheel of existence. This manifestation of Shiva is depicted with a crown of skulls and is worshiped in Nepal and even in parts of Tibet, as well as in India. ? Height: 47? ? Width: 33? ? Depth: 13? ? Weight : 16.2 lbs. ? Nepal Handcrafted ??? Please look closely at photos as part of item description, the product in the images is the EXACT one you will receive and is sold "as is" Please review the description and images prior to purchasing to ensure this item meets your satisfaction. We welcome you to contact us if you have further questions about this item ??? We value your business, thank your interest, and welcome questions Our Policies * Domestic Shipping We offer free shipping within the U.S.A as well as combined shipping. **auction items may be subjected to shipping fees. * International Shipping We offer combined shipping. The shipping rates are automated according to item size and weight and more often then not accurate and cannot be adjusted. We ensure all overseas shipments, in case of any shipping fails please note that we follow insurance policies which requires an allotted time-frame for insurance company to try and resolve the issue. We never leave things unattended but at times a little patience is required, however, such happenings are rare. * Other Shipping related question: Do you offer different shipping methods? Yes, we do! If you are in need of something that does not appear automatically please contact us for further assistance. * Return Policy Returns are only accepted on the rare occasion the item is not as described. If you are making a return, please initiate the return process through so a mailing label can be provided for you. Prior to listing, our expert team carefully assessed this item to represent it accurately. Please review the description and high-definition images prior to purchasing to ensure this item meets your satisfaction. We welcome you to contact us if you have further questions about this item. * Please note: Any notable flaws or damage outside the condition stated in this listing will be noted. Please use photos provided for your own assessment. integration by