Vishnu Boar Bhuta Mask Iconography for thousands of years

for thousands of years

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

understated and stunning

Antique camel saddle

and carries a smaller and more traditional akuaba figure carved on her forehead

Vishnu Boar Bhuta Mask Iconography for thousands of yearsCeremonial 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