RARE Extra-Large Vintage/Mid-Centurty Hindu Ramlila Dance Ramnagar India Mask

1960s era Indian (India), culturally used folk-art wooden Mask. Extra Large and Heavy (8+lbs). Indian continues to be the least documented mask-cultures for some reason which is a shame. The Island of Sri Lanka sits right below S. The influences are clear here.

Its also deeply carved, and over-sized as many masks from Sri Lanka typically are. Bright Indian yellow and dark green. The eye-cut-outs further reinforce any suspicions of this piece's cultural accuracy.

Bright, beautiful, and cosmetically stunning. Some of the original twine seemingly remains. A strong galvanized wire has been attached years ago. Some obvious signs of previous powder post beetles. This mask has gone through 3 days of -15 Fahrenheit weather here in Maine since as a precaution.

The Ramlila dance was added to UNESCO's Intangible cultural assets list in 2008. H 17.5" (44.5cm) x W 13"(33cm) x D 9(23cm). Many of my other masks from my collection are for sale: Check out my.

The item "RARE Extra-Large Vintage/Mid-Centurty Hindu Ramlila Dance Ramnagar India Mask" is in sale since Tuesday, November 12, 2013. This item is in the category "Art\Art Sculptures".