Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Jewellery On the inside of the

On the inside of the wheel is a scroll with many more instances of the mantra and it is thought that turning the wheel will give a similar meritorious effect as reciting them aloud

length: 57"/145cm

This finely crafted statue depicts the fearsome deity Kal Bhairav

Plain-topped: the unadorned version of the carved stools in this range

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Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Jewellery On the inside of theThis 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