Welcome to The Blue Trunk!
I’m Ujval Anand, founder and curator.
What began as a personal passion for collecting has grown into The Blue Trunk, a collection of Indian vintage art, ritual objects, masks, wooden carvings and other cultural finds. Over the years, travel and encounters with collectors, families and artisans have shaped the way I discover and curate these pieces.
At our gallery in Aarey, Mumbai, an old blue trunk remains a symbol of the journey that started it all. Through this website, I’m delighted to share these discoveries with collectors and curious minds, wherever they may be.
I invite you to explore the collection and discover something that speaks to you.
Ujval Anand
Founder & Curator
This is a fine mask of Jumadi, an androgynous deity revered in the Bhuta cult. This cult is practiced by the Tuluva community in South coastal Karnataka and also in parts of North Kerala. The mask has well defined features including oval eyes, a large protruding tongue, a large moustache, and upturned curved 'fangs' at each end. The forehead bears a teardrop shaped mark, representing the third eye. The mask is surrounded by nine serpent heads forming a prabhavali type halo around the Daiva.
Sourced From: Karnataka
Wipe the piece with a soft, dry cloth. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, dampness, heat or cold.
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