Bridha Jam (Yamdoot)

Mask Id:
413
Name:   
Bridha Jam (Yamdoot)
Country: 
India
Location:
Baster
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Bhagturam Muria
Material Used:
Wood
Length:  
50 cm
Breadth:
36 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

The mask of Bridha Jam is worn during the Ouriya Nat, which is a god of death. The horns, big ears and chins are engraved essentialy on the mask. The Yamdoot is hypothesized as an old man among the Bhatra community.

 

Bridha Jam (Yamdoot)