JUMADI MASK Condition:Wear consistent with age BHUTA IDOL - DIETY ON

BHUTA IDOL - DIETY ON PANJURLI

Unveiling the Story Behind Antiques

This antique water cooler can be used as a wall hanging or a table top to enhance your home décor

The Gods ask Devi for protection who then takes the form of Kali

indicate tribal origins

JUMADI MASK Condition:Wear consistent with age BHUTA IDOL - DIETY ONThis rare and ancient mask is a Bhuta mask, possibly a Jumadi. Jumadi is a divine spirit worshipped in Bhuta kola. Jumadi is usually represented in an androgynous form with a face of man and a body of a woman. As per Paddanas the ancient Tulu oral literature, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were on their way to kill a demon called Dhumasura who could only be killed by someone who is both a man and woman at the same time. On their way Parvati feels very