Indian Ardhanarishvara Mask – Telangana Wall Mask
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Ardhanarishvara Wall Mask – Handcrafted Paper Mâché from Telangana
This wall mask depicts Ardhanarishvara, the sacred union of Shiva and Parvati in a single body, symbolizing the balance between masculine and feminine energies. Standing 30 cm tall, it is the largest piece from the same workshop as Varaha: the collective of Nagilla and his father, specialists in the tradition of Cheriyal painted scrolls in Telangana.
This art was originally used by itinerant storytellers to illustrate mythological tales on long scrolls unrolled before villagers. Nagilla's collective now adapts this expertise to contemporary wall masks, preserving the narrative spirit unique to Cheriyal.
No two pieces are strictly identical; slight variations in color and relief are the signature of this entirely handmade work.
Features
- Material: Traditional paper mâché and tamarind fiber paste
- Origin: Telangana, India
- Made by the collective of Nagilla and his father
- Height: Approximately 30 cm
- Entirely handcrafted
- Unique piece, slight natural variations
Where to display it
- A living room with bohemian or ethnic inspirations
- An entryway, to create a focal point
- A meditation space
- A wall gallery dedicated to world arts
Choosing this mask means supporting an art form that is currently endangered, that of the Cheriyal storytellers, and bringing a living fragment of this heritage into your home.
