Theyyam Head Set on Stand – Hand painted Kerala Art

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Theyyam Head Set on Stand – Hand painted Kerala ArtInspired by the Theyyam dance form of the Northern Malabar region of Kerela, the wood carved Demi God head is a beautiful reminiscence that reminds us of our rich heritage. Theyyam is a famous ritual & art form which is believed to be thousands of years old (500 BCE). The striking and expressive eyes are believed to ward off evil omens. A touch of contemporary art style has been given to this piece. Hand painted with intricate facial designs, the wood

and associated with both destruction and renewal

the hour Andhra's puppeteers staged their shadow plays by lamplight

and the marigold garlands strung up for Gangaur processions

How is Krishna traditionally depicted in Kerala mural art

filled with rice and coins as a blessing for the household she was joining

One spatula shows a figure tending a cooking pot over a fire

more contemplative quality — fitting for a figure best remembered for her devotional poetry and songs to Krishna rather than any dramatic mythological scene

5 inches width without ears

and golds framing a face painted in the bold style of the art form

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is worshipped as the goddess of fertility

painted directly onto wet lime plaster using a limited natural palette

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