Anthropomorphic mask with oversized nose
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Anthropomorphic mask with oversized nose
Nepal
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 11.2 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
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Mocking physical malformations is typical of folk theatre in any culture, but making fun of massive noses is a way to exorcize and also to accept physical defect. Sometimes the large noses take on a sexual meaning.
Lanfranchi, Luciano & Renzo Freschi, Himalayan Masks, Belgium 2017, p. 140
