Two 19th Century Ratha Yatra Ceremonial Masks Aventurine Whether placed as a statement

Whether placed as a statement piece or used within a larger collection of period armchairs

The later addition of eglomisé work highlights their journey from ceremonial hookah bases to distinctive lighting

Similar examples grace collections in the Victoria and Albert Museum

their demi lune form suits versatile display against a wall or flanking an entrance

Two 19th Century Ratha Yatra Ceremonial Masks Aventurine Whether placed as a statementA rare Ratha Yatra or the Chariot Festival ceremonial carved wooden polychrome mask from Orissa in Eastern India, 19th Century India, Circa 1850 Height: 65 cms (25. 5 ins) Width: 35 cms (13. 8 ins) Depth: 25 cms (9. 8 ins)