Baul women – Terracotta – DPTG12201

This artistic painting talks about the Bauls which are a very ancient form of song, especially sung in the Birbhum district. The nomad Bauls sacrifice their livelihood and families to dedicate themselves towards a more peaceful, patient, calm, and meditative life. A precious Baul women terracotta showpiece.  Great Baul women idol for your unique room or for house decoration. It will give you a divine vibe. Best gifting idea for your parents or elder ones.

Mostly made of paper pulp and clay, Chhau masks are often huge in size but not heavy since the performers wear them during the show. The clay molds are first hand-made and dried in the sun known as ‘mati gora’. They are then layered with powdered ashes. Masks could also represent the shaman’s spiritual helpers, which he would try to influence in times of need. Sometimes hung in houses to ward off harmful spirits, masks were also occasionally placed with the dead or used in non-spiritual contexts for popular entertainment. Chau masks are made from paper pulp, cloth, and clay and undergo many interim processes before taking the final form. First, a clay model of a mask is made and dried in direct sunlight to make it hard. It is then covered with powdered ash and layers of papers moistened with gum are pasted on this powdered mask.