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Mask of Durga

20th Century

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

Mask of Goddess Durga : It is made of paper, cloth and clay. The mask is light yellow in colour. A large crown decorated with beads, tinsel, wool, coloured paper and feathers on an iron frame makes the mask gorgeous. A third eye on the forehead, widely open eyes, sharp nose and thin lips are present. A nose ring is present. It is used in Chou dance.

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  • Title: Mask of Durga
  • Date: 20th Century
  • Location: Indian Museum, Kolkata
  • Physical Dimensions: Height: 44 cm, width: 38 cm.
  • Provenance: Purulia, West Bengal, India
  • Type: Mask
Indian Museum, Kolkata

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