Rakseen

Mask Id:
433
Name:   
Rakseen
Country: 
India
Location:
Baster
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Bhaktu Ram
Material Used:
Wood
Length:  
45 cm
Breadth:
33 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

Used in Maria dhol dance, this mask is used for the purpose of alleviating distress and destitution. The hair of the demoness are supposed to be protecting armour. Serpent on the forehead is a symbol of death, the owl figure suggests something highly mystic and Chanchi ghrewa bird denotes freedom.

 

Rakseen