{"product_id":"traditional-south-indian-brass-bhuta-mask-tulu-nadu-ritual-art","title":"Traditional South Indian Brass Bhuta Mask – Tulu Nadu Ritual Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis traditional South Indian Bhuta mask draws inspiration from the distinctive ritual-art heritage of Tulu Nadu and coastal Karnataka, where Bhuta masks have an important connection with Bhuta Kola, a ceremonial tradition involving local spirits, deities and ancestral beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe term \u003cem\u003eBhuta\u003c\/em\u003e refers to a spirit or supernatural being, and traditional Bhuta masks can take many forms. Some represent animal-associated spirits such as Panjurli, while others represent divine, ancestral or locally revered spirit figures. Jumadi is another well-known Bhuta associated with Tulu traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe sculptural character of this mask comes from its strong facial expression, pronounced features and dramatic traditional appearance. Crafted in brass or bronze, it has the substantial visual presence expected from traditional Indian metal art while providing a distinctive focal point for heritage-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and museum collections document metal Bhuta masks from Karnataka, including Panjurli masks associated with Bhuta Kola. One example held by the National Crafts Museum depicts Panjurli as a wild-boar spirit with a distinctive serpent-crown form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeyporesouvenirs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657432826045,"sku":null,"price":67500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/8779\/8973\/files\/IMG_6723_e2f4d528-1a86-4726-b07e-c8b1ff1c7ca6.jpg?v=1791258071","url":"https:\/\/jeyporesouvenirs.com\/products\/traditional-south-indian-brass-bhuta-mask-tulu-nadu-ritual-art","provider":"Jeypore Souvenirs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}