Name: Hand-Painted Theyyam Goddess Plaque - Collectible Indian Wall Décor
Brand: martinafruit.com
SKU: 94081706997
Price: 2700.00 USD
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Hand-Painted Theyyam Goddess Plaque - Collectible Indian Wall Décor

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Hand-Painted Theyyam Goddess Plaque - Collectible Indian Wall DécorWithin the Theyyam tradition of Northern Malabar, certain rituals channel goddess forms rather than fierce guardian deities, performed in sacred groves that have hosted these ceremonies for centuries. This plaque depicts that feminine divine in full ceremonial regalia, hand painted with the precision of someone who has studied the art closely rather than simply copied its surface. The tiered, concentric mudi rises like a crown above a face marked with

finished in a warm gold-orange with blue horns and ears detailed in fine lotus and parrot motifs

rather than a flat painted surface

Rajasthan — handcrafted on round wooden coasters

The size difference reflects how Shiva and Gauri (Parvati) are traditionally represented together in temple and household settings

Dimension : Height 16cm and width 10

Theyyam is a famous ritual & art form which is believed to be thousands of years old (500 BCE)

A blue-skinned hand

they make a thoughtful gift for art enthusiasts and culture lovers alike

What inspired this piece

What is the frame material

hand-carved piece — the two fish-tail crowns are joined together

How is this different from the coloured Theyyam studs in the collection