"Mask, Himachal Pradesh"
Mask from Himachal Pradesh, a state in northwest India, probably coming from the Kullu district where villagers practice worship of deities. Used during the annual Phagli festival, an important religious festival, celebrated in February or March. It announces the end of winter and the return of spring. Rhododendron wood is often used. The diamond-shaped forehead mark, a thin rim around the edge of the mask, the conjoined eyebrows in the shape of a brace extended by a straight nose, the almond-shaped eyes, a broad smile revealing the teeth characterize the belonging of this mask. White traces of kaolin. Maybe 19th considering the patina. 
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