Tibet. Himalayan tribes. Early 1950. Rare Shaman wooden mask. Decorated with Rudraksha seeds (they are associated with the Hindu deity Shiva and are commonly worn for protection by his devotees. The seeds are primarily used in India, Tibet and Nepal as beads for organic jewellery and malas, and are valued similarly to semi-precious stones). beard was composed by Yak fur. 776 kg. 31x24x12 cm