Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Ornaments_&_Figurines The etching in the centre

The etching in the centre is of Buddha in a full lotus pose with an alms bowl

Handwoven on a traditional backstrap loom by Mayan artisans

passed down through generations of skilled artisans

Hand-beaten bowls produce a more complex

Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Ornaments_&_Figurines The etching in the centreThis 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