Mask, Himachal Pradesh

27,500.00

Wooden mask from Himachal Pradesh meant for the male members of the performance with a mustache. There is a roundness to the surface. Details such as headress, teeth, mustache, and eyebrows have a decorative quality.

Dimension: 10X6 Inches
Medium: Wood

SKU: MA010 Category: Tags: , ,
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In Himachal Pradesh, traditional masks depict seetu or lion, braktoo or leopard, deities, demons, Dharamraj or God of death, Bajrapani, Padamsambhava, etc. These characters are predominant in performing arts, like the Chham or devil dance, folk theatres like Swang, Karyala, Dhuria swang, and many more. Masks are also used in festivals like Shyala, Naranattar, Deothan, Nirsu, Hinger, Bhuda Chhango and Padeyie.

Dedicating these masks to local Gods like Grama Devata (village deity) and Kula Devata (family deity) has been the compelling factor for artists to continue this tradition of mask making, an ancient craft still pursued with much zest. Some masks are made to be kept inside the temples, whereas others are placed at the entrances of village homes to keep away evil spirits.

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Weight
Dimensions

10X6 Inches

Medium

Wood

Provenance

Himachal Pradesh