Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Shirts the dholak is usually played

the dholak is usually played with only the bare hands although some styles call for a metal thumb ring and it is usually played slung over the shoulder standing up

Its compact size makes it easy to place on a shelf or altar

The jersey fabric that this garment is made with is also high quality

: 6cmCord Length approx

Hand-Carved Nepalese Bhairab Mask Shirts the dholak is usually playedThis fearsome mask depicts Bhairab, a wrathful manifestation of Shiva known for his protective power. The carving features a fierce expression, bulging eyes and a crown of skulls, all hand painted in striking colours. A hook on the back allows for easy hanging. 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