Indian Fish Mask – Wall Decor, Handmade Papier-Mâché

Fish Wall Decoration – Handcrafted Papier-Mâché

The only non-mythological figurative piece in the papier-mâché collection, this fish is inspired by Indian folk traditions rather than sacred figures like Ganesh or Jatayu. A lighter, more poetic motif, symbolizing movement and fluidity.

Crafted from papier-mâché using the technique practiced in the Odisha region, each piece is sculpted and then entirely hand-painted: no two pieces are strictly identical.

Features

• Material: Traditional papier-mâché
• Origin: Odisha, India
• Length: Approximately 25 cm
• Entirely handmade
• Unique piece, slight natural variations

Where to display it

• A bohemian living room
• A child's bedroom
• A creative space

Its light and colorful design makes it a good contrasting piece against the more imposing masks in the collection.

To learn more about this craft, discover our article on papier-mâché masks from India.