Asian Tribal Art

Indian Painted Wood & Papier Mache Mask of Maharaja

Origin: India, Rajasthan
Period: mid-20th century CE
Object: Mask
Materials: Wood, papier mache
Dimensions: 9" W x 11.5" H
Catalogue: TRB-247

South Asia, India, Rajasthan, ca. mid-20th century CE. A wonderful painted wood and papier mache mask of a Maharaja's head from Rajasthan, featuring the symbol of Shiva's trident in the place of the third eye. Likely a ceremonial dance mask. Size: 9" W x 11.5" H (22.9 cm x 29.2 cm)

Provenance

ex-Morgan collection, Santa Monica, California, USA; ex-Brooklyn Museum shop, New York, New York, USA Photograph: Artemis Gallery.

Acquired

Artemis Gallery · 2026