Vishnu Boar Bhuta Mask Iconography for thousands of years

for thousands of years

Measurements: Length 81 cm (32")

Measurements: Height 43 cm (17

with its concave face

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Vishnu Boar Bhuta Mask Iconography for thousands of yearsCeremonial dancer's headpiece worn as a mask in the form of a Panjurli bhuta (Vishnu's incarnation as Varaha, or boar face). For ritual use in annual Dharmanema dance festivals, honouring local spirit deities (the bhutas). Early 20th century. Bronze lost wax casting. A finely cast specimen, this mask is typically a very large piece with pronounced facial modelling and excellent artistic proportions. Ear rings are present to attach ear ornaments. From