{"product_id":"kummattikali-mask","title":"Kummattikali Male Mask – Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Ritual Mask | Kerala","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Kummattikali male mask is a hand-carved and hand-painted Kerala wooden ritual mask, created in the tradition of Kummattikali, one of Kerala's oldest surviving folk performance traditions. Painted in a deep red hue, the mask is distinguished by its strongly defined facial features, almond-shaped eyes, pronounced eyebrows, and a characteristic flat-topped head. These stylised elements are central to the visual language of Kummattikali masks, enabling performers to portray expressive characters during ritual and festive performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKummattikali is a traditional masked dance performed during Onam, particularly in the districts of Thrissur and Palakkad. Accompanied by music and dance, performers wear carved wooden masks representing deities, heroes, demons, animals, and village characters. The masks are integral to the performance, transforming the wearer into the character while preserving a centuries-old tradition that continues to be practised in Kerala today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally carved from lightweight local wood, Kummattikali masks are painted in bold colours and designed with exaggerated facial features to ensure visibility during outdoor performances. The deep red complexion of this mask, together with its balanced proportions and expressive carving, reflects the distinctive craftsmanship of Kerala's woodcarving tradition. The almond-shaped eyes, prominent eyebrows, and flat-topped head are characteristic features found in masks created for Kummattikali performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond their theatrical function, Kerala wooden masks are recognised as important examples of India's folk and ritual art. They represent the skills of traditional artisans and the enduring relationship between craftsmanship, performance, and community celebration. Today, Kummattikali masks are collected for their artistic merit, ethnographic significance, and their connection to Kerala's rich cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Blue Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52028539633962,"sku":null,"price":6285.71,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6297\/9114\/files\/IMG20220902081447.jpg?v=1782967723","url":"https:\/\/www.thebluetrunk.in\/en-us\/products\/kummattikali-mask","provider":"The Blue Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}