Hanuman mask

Title
Hanuman mask
Year/Period
18th century
Region
South India
Material
Dimension
Object size: H:23 x W:25.8 x D:5.5cm,
Object size: 24.5 x 25.5 x 5.0 cm
Accession No.
2006-01929

This is a beautiful Hanuman mask in profile. It bears strong features and fine detailing as seen in the geomterical curls, hair and ear ornaments.Like most masks from this period, it could have been used for a theatrical performance or to adorn the deity to lend it larger proportions.