Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Hand_Beaten She was unusual in that

She was unusual in that she was both a woman and a Tibetan

This beautiful hand carved figure depicts the powerful vahana(vehicle) of Vishnu

it features a whimsically crooked

This lovely metal standing prayer wheel has been strikingly decorated with many repetitions of the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra around the barrel

Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Hand_Beaten She was unusual in thatThis 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