Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

These intriguing small masks have been hand carved by traditional artisans in Bali, Indonesia. The Raksassa mask is used in the traditional dance styles of Bali and can be literally translated as meaning "huge and strong" or simply "monster."

This intriguing mask has been hand carved by traditional artisans in Bali, Indonesia. The Raksassa mask is used in the traditional dance styles of Bali and can be literally translated as meaning "huge and strong" or simply "monster."

A beautifully hand carved wooden Buddha mask from Bali that looks great on any wall. Not unlike our natural wood Buddha mask, except this version is covered in gold leaf effect paint and decorated with inlaid mirrors.

Beautiful hand carved mask depicting the Hindu deity Ganesh. Ganesh is very popular for Hindus and is often known as 'the remover of obstacles.' He is easily identified by his elephant head.

Large beautifully carved wooden mask, hand painted by Newari artisans in Nepal. This amazing piece shows Bhairab (also known as Bhairava or Mahakala,) a fierce aspect of the Hindu god Shiva. These effigys are often hung above doors and entranceways and are said to be protective.

The Bhairab or Bhairava is a fierce manifestation of the Hindu god Shiva. Usually depicted with frowning, angry eyes, sharp teeth and flaming hair; he is associated with annihilation and is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.