BEAUTIFULLY CARVED

Old Tharu Bodhi Tree Wood Shaman Exorcism Mask

100% HAND CARVED


 THIS IS A VERY OLD THARU SHAMAN EXORCISM MASK THAT WAS HAND CARVED BY A THARU SHAMAN. THE THARU PEOPLE INHABIT THE TERAI REGION OF NEPAL AND SOME AREAS OF TIBET AS WELL.  SHAMANIC MASKS LIKE THIS ARE USED IN RELIGIOUS RITUALS, FESTIVALS AND EXORCISMS BY SHAMAN AND  SOMETIMES BY BUDDHIST MONKS. THEY WERE ORIGINALLY DERIVED FROM THE TOTEM WORSHIPING ETHNIC MINORITIES IN NORTH & WESTERN CHINA, MONGOLIA, NEPAL, AND TIBET. IT WAS CARVED FROM BODI WOOD. THE BODI TREE IS SACRED TO BOTH BUDDHIST AND THARU ANIMISTS AS WELL. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION, IT IS AN ORIGINAL MASK THAT WAS USED IN SHAMAN RITUALS. IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS MASK COLLECTOR, THIS PIECE IS A MUST HAVE. DON'T LET THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY... BUY IT NOW.

NOTE: I HAVE INCLUDED MORE INFO ABOUT THE THARU PEOPLE BELOW.

SIZE: Approx 12 inches X 6 inches (CAN BE SEEN IN PHOTOS)

MATERIALS: WOOD

AGE: 19TH CENTURY

DON'T LET THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY... BUY IT NOW!

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION.... DOBUYDON

SHIPPING (PLEASE READ)

I will ship your item via International Registered Air Mail as soon as payment is received. Registered Mail is the most reliable and secure method of shipping and guarantees that your item will arrive. I have never lost any registered mail shipments. Normal shipping time to most locations is 10-14 business days. Sometimes it can take longer… Please be patient. Once your shipment arrives, a signature will be required. If no one is available to sign for the shipment the post office should leave a notice and you may have to go pick up your item.

Expedited shipping via International Express Mail Service (EMS) is available for an extra charge. Normal shipping time to most locations via EMS is 5 working days. Please email me for a price quote if you desire express shipping.

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