Masks – Global InCH- International Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Wooden Masks of West Bengal

Kushmandi is a well-known cultural hub in Dinajpur district of West Bengal. Here wooden masks that are locally known as mukha are crafted. These are usually worn during the traditional performance of the Gomira dance of the community. These masks are light to wear and have hollowed spaces for the performer to see and breathe. […]

Masks of Assam

With the tribal art and folk elements forming the base of Assamese culture, masks have found an important place in the cultural activities of the people. They have been widely used in folk theatres and bhaonas, with the materials ranging from terracotta and pith to metal, bamboo and wood. In the bhaonas, masks are considered […]