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27. Singhini Nepal; Newar 18th c. wood 11 inches tall |
This is not a mask in the sense of one that is worn for performance, but was apparently an architectural figure. The likely identification is Singhini, the lion-faced dakini. Next to her would have been hung a likeness of Baghini, the tiger-faced dakini. Detail: view from the right Detail: view from the back |