Nepalese Masks
Our collection of large, bold and beautifully carved wooden masks have been hand crafted and hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. Each mask depicts a sacred Buddhist or Hindu deity.
Nepalese masks are traditionally displayed above gateways to offer protection, or in rituals and celebrations to repesent their much worshipped gods.
The Fearsome Bhairab
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 Bhairab’s ability to overcome fear.
Masks of Bhairab are used in festivals such as Indra Jatra to ward off evil and remind spectators of impermanence.
Ganesh the Great
Garuda & Cheppu : Brothers of Protection
Inspired by Newari mythology, these handmade masks depict Garuda and Cheppu — divine protectors often found above temple entrances in Nepal.
Garuda, the eagle-like mount of Vishnu, symbolizes wisdom and the triumph over evil.
Cheppu, its sibling, wards off bad spirits and brings good karma with its striking, watchful form. Together, they stand as powerful symbols of protection and balance.
