Bhairava
Nepal, 16th-17th century
Wood with traces of polychromy, H: 60 cm
Provenance : Collection Kerner
The powerful and fierce head of the god is marked by red hair with a bristly beard and flowery eyebrows and bulging eyes.
The base of the elaborate crown is adorned with skulls held in place by coiled snakes. The earrings as well as the necklace are adorned with snakes.
Celebrated during the festivals of Indra Jatra, the masks of Bhairava (wrathful aspect of Shiva) are installed near the temples. Behind the mask is a jar filled with fermented alcohol that flows from the god's mouth. The faithful come to drink, receiving a blessing from the mouth of Bhairava.
-Bhairava
Nepal, 16 -17th century
Wood. H: 60 cm
Provenance : Collection Kerner
The powerful and fierce head of the god is marked by red hair with a bristly beard and flowery eyebrows as well as bulging eyes.
The base of the elaborate crown is adorned with skulls held in place by coiled snakes. The earrings as well as the necklace are decorated with snakes.
Celebrated during the festivals of Indra Jatra, the masks of Bhairava (wrathful aspect of Shiva) are installed near the temples. Behind the mask is a jar filled with alcohol which flows through the mouth of the god. The faithful come to drink, receiving a blessing from the mouth of Bhairava.
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