Indian Puppet Head for Dussehra Festival Depicting Mahishasura, Based
Product ID: A0506-707
$3,195.00
About this piece
The buffalo demon, in wood, a little the worse for the festival.
Craftsmen in Maharashtra, India, made this puppet head for the Dussehra festival, depicting Mahishasura, in wood in the early 20th century. Dussehra is commonly associated with the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon, a story often retold in performance. The elongated, horned head has a large, rounded muzzle and a small second form under the chin. Splashes of yellow paint remain over a dark, cracked, weathered wood surface. It is mounted on a black metal stand.
About 28 inches long and 11 inches high. Over a bar cart, a conversation piece with horns.
