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9.5" x 6.5" Very old. Bronze ceremonial shield from the Theyyam of Kerala. Cobra nagas at the four points provide protection from spirits while the dancer in deep trance becomes a god or goddess.
Often wrathful goddesses are invoked, like in the picture, aspects of Kali. This shield is not the one held by the dancer. It is MUCH older. http://www.theyyam.8m.com/about.htm |
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