Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Fans seaside strolls

seaside strolls

Manjushri is a bodhisattva

The three quarter length sleeves also have an attractive mix pattern trim

Gaze into a miniature Andean world with this hand-painted retablo

Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Fans seaside strollsThis fearsome mask depicts Bhairab, a wrathful manifestation of Shiva known for his protective power. The carving features a fierce expression, bulging eyes and a crown of skulls, all hand painted in striking colours. A hook on the back allows for easy hanging. In Hindu and Newar traditions, Bhairab symbolises the destruction of ignorance and the protection of sacred spaces. The name comes from the Sanskrit root bhiru meaning fearsome, referring to