{"product_id":"vintage-wooden-mahakala-mask-12","title":"Vintage wooden Mahakala mask #12","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMahakala is a deity known in Hinduism and Buddhism. He is often depicted as a fierce, terrifying creature, embodying the wrathful dynamics of deities that also have a peaceful manifestation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Tibetan Buddhism, Mahakala is a wrathful emanation of different Buddha’s such as Amitabha and bodhisattva’s such as Avalokiteshvara, a boddhisattva representing the embodiment of universal compassion, who realized his peaceful methods were too mild to subdue the degenerate beings and thus manifested in a wrathful form to accomplish his compassionate intentions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Tibetan buddhism Mahakala is seen as a powerful protector of the dharma, which is one of the reasons why his depiction often can be found at the entrance of temples and monasteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn Hinduism, Mahakala is seen as a fierce manifestation of the supreme deity Shiva and the consort of the great goddess Mahakali. Here his name can also be found as ‘Mahakala Bhairava’, ‘Kala Bhairava’ or simply ‘Bhairav’. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe name ‘Mahakala’ consists of two Sanskrit words; ‘Maha’ meaning ‘great’ and ‘kala’ meaning ‘time’ or ‘death’. Mahakala can thus be seen as a personified form of Time itself; he is the ultimate destructive power, not bound or regulated by anything or anyone else and he eventually comes for everyone without distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIconography and symbolism of Mahakala may vary a bit between the different traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism, tho also depictions of him can be found interchangeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSymbolism that can often be found in depictions of Mahakala is for example; a third eye, representing clear, true vision and insights, not clouded by the distractions and illusions of the human mind and ego. And a crown with five skulls, representing the five 'poisonous delusions': anger, desire, ignorance, jealousy, and pride. And Mahakala is often depicted in black; the total absence of color, in which all colors just disappear, symbolizing the ultimate, absolute truth and his all-embracing, all-encompassing nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAlso in traditional shamanism, such as the lineage of Spirit of Wolf, depictions of Mahakala (and other wrathful deities) can be found. Here they are also connected with Erlik Han, lord of the Underworld, and as such used in especially black shamanic work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wooden mask comes from Nepal. Sizes are approximately; 18 centimeters high and 17 centimeters wide. It has a dark brown color with some golden accents. Being from vintage origin, it shows some signs of its age and previous usage, but overall this mask is in good condition. On both the sides and the top, a cord has been attached to be able to use it as a wallhanging object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOn the back the remnants \u003cspan\u003eof an export seal from the Nepalese Bureau of Cultural Relics can be seen, indicating the authenticity and heritage of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56878896218443,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_600b77c3-0002-4bc9-8030-fc82f17a854a.jpg?v=1774446398","url":"https:\/\/seawolfshop.com\/products\/vintage-wooden-mahakala-mask-12","provider":"Seawolf Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}