Colourful Chhau Mask of Ganesha – DPCM 12258
₹4,500.00
3 sold in last 58 hoursThis is a vibrant, colorful Chhau Mask of Ganesha. The rich heritage of West Bengal & Orissa is bestowed with the craft of molding paper into a range of products including patachitra-styled masks locally known as Mukha. Chhau masks are handcrafted with age old traditional Papier-mache technique. A beautiful addition to your wall with the folklore of Orissa and West Bengal. This product has been specially designed with a contemporary chic distressed appearance. Each piece is handcrafted and will vary from piece to piece, as worked upon by craftsmen.
 Durga Chou Mask, The newborn Durga led a battle against Mahishasura, riding a lion, and killed him. Thereafter, she was named Mahishasuramardini – “The Killer of Mahishasura”. A tremendously powerful showpiece that will give your house positive energy.
The Authentic Chhau mask
The mask used in the Chhau dance of Purulia is mainly for mythological characters. Like as Mahishasur-Mardini, Rama-Sita, the fight between Rama and Ravana, Santhal couple etc. The clay molds are first hand-made and dried in the sun known as ‘mati gora’. 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, Occasionally placed with the dead or used in non-spiritual contexts for popular entertainment.
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Made up of paper, clay, and cloth. Masks made for Chhau dance performances in Purulia. These are fascinating for their variety of characters, different expressions, flamboyant colours and ability to dazzle. 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. The process is laborious, meticulous and wondrous. Simple materials to be transformed into a dancer’s awe-inspiring mask.
As the product is handmade, it might have slight irregularities of shape and colour which is a natural outcome of human involvement.
A tremendous Pink glow Durga Chou Mask with a huge crown is an idol for your puja room or for house decoration. It will provide you with a divine vibe—the best gifting idea for your parents or elder ones.
In 2010 the Chau dance was inscribed in the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
As the product is handmade, it might have slight irregularities of shape and colour which is a natural outcome of human involvement.
Material: Paper Mache
Size: 2 Feet
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As the product is handmade, it might have slight irregularities of shape and colour which is a natural outcome of human involvement.
Material: Paper Mache
Size: 2 Feet, 18″
| Type of Material | Paper Smashed with Glue Layered |
|---|---|
| Water Resistant | No |
| Size | 2 Feet, 18" |
| Shipping | Free Delivery |
| Delivery Inside India | The estimated time shown for the product is only for delivery within India. |
| For International Orders | Standard delivery time – FREE |
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