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THB19th C. Indian Bronze Bhuta Cult Mask of Jumadi
Lot 54a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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South Asia, Western India, Kanara region, ca. 19th century CE. A striking Bhuta cult bronze mask of Jumadi an androgynous deity worshipped in the Bhuta Kola folk tradition, characterized by a monstrous face. The bronze is cast via the lost wax process with a very deep concave interior, repousse eyes and nose, with piercings in the iris, nostrils, and a slit form mouth. While humanoid, the tusks and canines extending from the mouth indicate his transcendent attributes and ferocity. The openwork aureole surrounding the upper perimeter alternates between stupa shaped spikes and inward curved petaloid flames with rings in the tips for additional dangling embellishments. Size: 12" L x 4" W x 13" H (30.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 33 cm); 14.5" H (36.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Bhuta is Sanskrit for "spirit" or "passed away" and the Bhuta cult is the worship of ancestor spirits or supernatural beings that take many forms, such as boars, buffalo and the manifestations of the gods- like this mask. Performers would dance all night in these masks and even metal breastplates- despite the enormous weight- entering trance like states, the bhuta spirits would speak through the masked dancer to advise, settle disputes, sing, and tell stories.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-private Florida, USA collection
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170964Losses to petaloid headdress panel to left side. A few surface abrasions, but otherwise excellent and light mineral encrustations.Condition
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