Painted Tibetan Mahakala Torgam Cabinet - 18thC Origin - Congo 140 x 50 x 148

140 x 50 x 148 (wxdxh cms)

sparsely populated Chinese province spread across the high-altitude Tibetan Plateau

the figures shift subtly in posture and gesture

keeping residents cool in the harsh climate

with subtle variations in colour and surface patination enhancing its authenticity

Painted Tibetan Mahakala Torgam Cabinet - 18thC Origin - Congo 140 x 50 x 148This beautiful Buddhist altar cabinet is painted with the wrathful deity of Mahakala. Mahakala was a fearsome Tibetan Buddhist deity identifiable by his three eyes and flaming eyebrows and beard. He could also be used to assist a journey to enlightenment through meditation by helping practitioners overcome spiritual obstacles and negative emotions. With specific offerings, he would protect a family or village. Mahakala is framed by two eight severed