Head of Bhairava (Nepal)

Repousse head of the wrathful manifestation of the Hindu god Shiva. What's fascinating is that devotees would drink beer through Bhairava's mouth as a manifestation of divine grace. There's a version of Bhairava at the Asian Art museum in Paris but it seems to be smiling.

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Uploaded on July 13, 2007
Taken on July 8, 2007