Chung

Mask Id:
98
Name:   
Chung
Country: 
India
Location:
Darjeeling
Region:   
Group:
Mask Makers:
Local Wood Carvers, Dewa Sherpa
Material Used:
Wood,coloring material
Length:  
32.5 cm
Breadth:
13.8 cm
 
Region  Group  
Description:

The mask of Chung is characterised by having a very strong curved beak of much bigger dimension. The beak is open in the middle exposing the tongue, and the oral cavity. Two widely open circular eyes are there. The eyebrows and the beard are beautifully carved and golden in colour. The ears are in horizontal position. At the top of the head there is a designed golden coloured structure serving as head gear. Two slender elongated stick like structures in the form of horn are there on the two sides of the head. Body colour : Blackish red.

 

Chung