{"product_id":"masque-mural-varaha-en-papier-mache-reference-gana-13","title":"Varaha Indian Wall Mask in Papier-Mâché","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVaraha Mask, Boar Avatar of Vishnu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaraha is one of the ten avatars of Vishnu in Hindu mythology, represented as a boar who came to save the Earth from being submerged under water. This story makes him a symbol of protection and renewal, very present in the popular iconography of South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis papier-mâché wall mask embodies this power, shaped and hand-painted by Indian artisans using a technique passed down from generation to generation. The shape is molded, naturally dried, then painted with a fine brush to highlight the facial features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece has slight variations in paint and finish, a sign of entirely manual work where no two pieces are identical. It is an ideal piece for anyone looking for wall decoration that is as rich in symbolism as it is in aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: traditional papier-mâché and tamarind fiber paste, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnique handcrafted piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 25 cm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a centerpiece on a gallery wall, surrounded by other masks from the collection, or alone above a low cabinet. To learn more about this craft, head to our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/les-masques-en-papier-mache-d-inde-un-artisanat-vivant-entre-art-rituel-et-imagination\" title=\"Discover the craft of papier-mâché masks from India\"\u003eIndian papier-mâché masks and objects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIFF KIFF AGENCY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58514362958208,"sku":"GANA-13","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9300\/2112\/files\/kiff-kiff-masque-varaha-papier-mache_f47f5076-0870-4953-9f7e-4724033ef424.jpg?v=1787353389","url":"https:\/\/kiffkiffagency.com\/en\/products\/masque-mural-varaha-en-papier-mache-reference-gana-13","provider":"KIFF KIFF","version":"1.0","type":"link"}