Description:

Asia, Tibet, ca. 1900 CE. A lively depiction of the head of Mahakala, a wrathful Tibetan deity, regarded as a bold emanation of the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteshvara. Nicely detailed, encircled with flames, with more flames incised on the visage itself. Also depicted with a crown of five skulls which represent the transformation of the five negative afflictions (kleslas) into the five wisdoms. Size: 4-1/4" x 3-1/2". Provenance: Ex-Historia Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #109721

  • Condition: Intact with minor wear.

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