Assam Exquisite Majuli Mask Yellow Notebook

Masks enliven Assam's rich tradition of theatrical arts dating back to the 9th century AD. They brim with stories, lending vibrant faces to mythological characters like Bhrama, Yama, Putna, Mura, Narkasura and Jambuvan in folk theatre. These masks are crafted with materials like terracotta, pith, metal, bamboo or wood. They have seeped into the modern day home adornments, thereby generating self-employment opportunities for the artisans.