Vintage Hanuman Mask

Curator: The Blue Trunk

Artist: Unknown

Medium: Hand carving on wood 

Size: 4x5.5x7.8in / 10x14x20cm

Weight: 1150gms

This a very finely executed vintage Jatra Hanuman mask from Odisha. ‘Lankapodi Jatra’ is a unique tribal folk theatre of Kandhamal district in Odisha. The mask dance is staged on an open field with 70 characters, including Ram, Lakshman, Sita, Hanuman and Ravan for a fortnight from Ram Navami every year. In this mask, Hanuman is depicted with large eyes, a well rounded moustache and wears a crown that has very intricate handpainted decoration. The details in the carvings and the finesse in the painting is quite spellbinding. The mask is mounted on a stand to enable display

Care instructions: Wipe the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, dampness, heat or cold.

Framed art may be shipped in unframed form to destinations outside India.