The Sky Face : Kirtimukha and Related Hybrid Creatures in the Architecture of Nepal South and Southeast Asia Tibetan japa mala Peters's authoritative and meticulous research

Peters's authoritative and meticulous research into the belief systems of these last surviving representatives of the shamanic traditions of the remote Himalayas preserves

Green flag is printed with Green Tara and her mantras

This is a very detailed hand carved and painted wall hanging from Nepal

200 metres to the high pastures above 5

The Sky Face : Kirtimukha and Related Hybrid Creatures in the Architecture of Nepal South and Southeast Asia Tibetan japa mala Peters's authoritative and meticulous researchBook Details: Title: The Sky Face Kirtimukha and related Hybrid Creatures in the Architecture of Nepal South and Southeast Asia Author: Niels Gutschow ISBN : 9789937933094 Pages: 489 Weight: 2. 050 Kgs Date of Publication: July, 2019 Table of Contents: 9 Foreword Part I Introduction 17 About the Meaning and Symbolism in Mythic Art 20 The European Legacy 25 The Lion in Art and Architecture 52 Kirtimukha at Sculptures, 5th to 17th Centuries 59