Tribal Male + Female Mask

418.00 Original price was: ₹418.00.380.00Current price is: ₹380.00.
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Chhau Male Mask
Original price was: ₹599.00.Current price is: ₹209.00.
female-tribal-mask
Original price was: ₹599.00.Current price is: ₹209.00.
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Description

Name : Hand-crafted Male and Female Tribal Mask.

Base Metal : Made with paper pulps.

Size : Height- 8 inch. Width- 8 inch.

Type : Chou Mask

Color : Dark Brown

Net Quantity (N) : 1+1

Sizes : Height- 8 inches. Width- 8 inches.

When looking specifically at the male and female masks, you are usually looking at the Purulia Chhau style (from West Bengal).

The Chhau male and female (tribal) mask is a fascinating and crucial element of Chhau dance, a vibrant tribal martial dance form purulia , West Bengal.

The making of a Chhau mask is a labor-intensive process passed down through generations, traditionally crafted by the artisans of purulia, West Bengal.

Artisans  first sculpt facial features in clay to create a mold.

8 to 10 layers of soft paper soaked in diluted glue are pasted over the mold.

A layer of mud and cloth is applied, sun-dried, polished, and then hand-painted with bright colors.

The base skin tones, fierce eyes, and tribal markings are meticulously painted.

This is an unique  Chau Male and female Mask. Apart dance or drama this mask is also used for Home-Decor. mask is used  It is made up with paper pulp. It can also be gifted to yourself or someone you love. Colour may vary due to photographic light. Due to being hand-painted by Bengal artisans, there might be a slight mismatch in the colour combination.