Mukhiya

Mask Id:
450
Name:   
Mukhiya
Country: 
India
Location:
Sahedol
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Pancham Singh Pareste
Material Used:
Wood
Length:  
61 cm
Breadth:
28 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

In tribal society Mukhia (tribal head) is the most dominant and the most respected being so for showing his social respect and his authoritative power dancers bear mask symbolysing his power and esteem. These types of masks are used during Dulhari dance of falgun month. The figures of bird and animal increase its asthetic value.

Mukhiya