Description
Process
- Step 1: Sourcing & Seasoning
- - The process begins with selecting wood from a nearby sawmill or hand-cutting trees, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
- - The wood is seasoned in water to make it more pliable, simplifying subsequent cutting and shaping.
- Step 2: Initial Carving
- - The basic form of the mask emerges using a sharp tool known as Banshla or adze.
- Step 3: Detailed Carving
- - A broad chisel and hammer are used to shape the mask, followed by chiseling the reverse side to fit the wearer's face.
- -Cavities like the mouth and eyes are expertly gouged, with dancing masks receiving additional hollowing.
- Step 4: Fine Chiseling & Smoothening
- - The mask undergoes meticulous fine chiseling for detail.
- - Sandpaper of varying grades is used to create a smooth finish.
- Step 5: Varnishing and Painting
- - A coat of natural varnish is applied for durability, often using locally sourced Terpenes.
- - Masks for Gomira dance performers are hand-painted with character-specific colors.
Product
Traditional Description:
Masks of mythical characters such as Bhadra Kali, Narasimha, Bibhishan, Ravana, Hanuman etc. are prepared. Apart from that the artists also prepare masks of animals such as tiger, lion, deer etc.
Contemporary Description:
Traditionally the masks were used for Gomira dance performance. Gomira dance is mainly performed in fairs at the time of a religious festival. The Gomira dances are organized to propitiate the deity to usher in the 'good forces' and drive out the 'evil forces'. It is usually organized within the months of Baisakh-Jaistha-Asharh, corresponding to mid-April to mid-July. In the last three or four decades there has been a shift in the market trends as the masks have become a coveted collector’s item. These craftmen are preparing show-pieces from the wooden masks such as mermaid, boat, smaller masks and other innovative works. They are also making utility products like lamp shade, pen stand, baskets, decorative masks, bamboo furniture etc.
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