Nikasha

Mask Id:
80
Name:   
Nikasha
Country: 
India
Location:
Jalpaiguri
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Rural based Rajbanshi wood carvers
Material Used:
Wood,coloring material
Length:  
35 cm
Breadth:
16.3 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

A wooden mask carved out of a single piece of wood. Forehead is elevated along the median line. Two very prominent and elongated eyes situated in deep depression. Very much enlarged and bulging cheek, sharp and elongated nose, opening for viewing just under the nasal septum. Suggestion of a short oral opening in red colour. Chin is very much enlarged and pointed to some extent. A big red circular mark is there in the centre of the forehead. Body colour : Yellow.

 

Nikasha