Chandi (Char-gog)

Mask Id:
75
Name:   
Chandi (Char-gog)
Country: 
India
Location:
Jalpaiguri
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Jungle Rabha craftsmen
Material Used:
Bamboo,Leather,coloring material
Length:  
47.5 cm
Breadth:
35 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

Thin strips of bamboo have been plaited to give it shape like a winnowing fan. Upper half is squarish in shape. Lower part takes the eliptical form. A sheet of white cloth covers the upper surface. It remains adhered to the bamboo surface by way of stitching with white thread all along the margin. Coat skin has been used to give definite shape to the protruded tongue and ears. Lime has been used to give a coating of white colour. Apiece of wood placed at appropriate position stands for nasal bridge. It is by way of painting with black and red - eye, eye-brows, lips, teeth, decorative designs on forehead have been depicted. Body colour : White.

 

Chandi (Char-gog)