Vishnu Boar Bhuta Mask Iconography Very large heavy wood elephants

Very large heavy wood elephants

Natural  turquoise

with its concave face

Simple pure black agate teardrop pendant finished with sterling silver top and bottom mounts and simple sterling silver bail

smart and elegant

Vishnu Boar Bhuta Mask Iconography Very large heavy wood elephantsCeremonial dancer's headpiece worn as a mask in the form of a Panjurli bhuta (Vishnu's incarnation as Varaha, or boar face). For ritual use in annual Dharmanema dance festivals, honouring local spirit deities (the bhutas). Early 20th century. Bronze lost wax casting. A finely cast specimen, this mask is typically a very large piece with pronounced facial modelling and excellent artistic proportions. Ear rings are present to attach ear ornaments. From