Theyyam Head Set – Hand-painted Kerala Ritual Art tholu bommolatha decor At 12 inches in height

At 12 inches in height and 10 inches in width

A narrow strip of blue sits alongside the orange panel

Is this suitable for gifting

The original hand-painted Pichwai artwork is applied to the box through decoupage and sealed under a protective clear coat

Is the portrait on this mirror hand-painted

Theyyam Head Set – Hand-painted Kerala Ritual Art tholu bommolatha decor At 12 inches in heightSet side by side without individual stands, these two heads pair a smaller head with sunburst medallions dotted across the forehead and cheeks, and a gold beaded arc curving across the upper lip, with sunburst medallions dotted across the forehead and cheeks, alongside a larger head marked by a silver ekir, the long ornament worn over the mouth in Theyyam to suggest fierce, bared teeth. Displayed together, the pairing has an informal, gathered quality