Artisan Shiva Mask No.357 Combats lead and zinc

lead and zinc

It is great for all year round as it has the option to fold the long sleeves back and button back as short sleeves

while the bamboo and thread wrapping creates intricate patterns that vary naturally from piece to piece

5mm diameter)

Artisan Shiva Mask No.357 Combats lead and zincThis large, colourful mask of Shiva is a special hand carved piece from the Newari artisans in Nepal. Shiva is one of the most popular deities in Nepal and he is depicted here with traditional elements of iconography such as a third eye, a crescent moon, snakes and matted hair. Shiva is known as the 'Destroyer' or 'Transformer', and promotes the belief that we can overcome our inner demons through self awareness, self awakening and self control.