Blue White Jambavan Pattachitra Mask – Handmade Paper Mache Wall Hanging, 8 Inch

Wise, ancient, and immensely powerful, Jambavan—the legendary bear-king of the epics—stands as a timeless protector. Sculpted with a prominent snout, strong jawlines, and expressive folk features, this mask brings depth, texture, and mythic presence to your wall. Its 3D dimensional depth makes it feel like an authentic prop taken straight from an Odia Sahi Jatra performance. At a glance Hand-sculpted and hand-painted by artisan Kesab Maharana, Raghurajpur Traditional Mukha Chitra technique — clay mould, paper layers, natural pigments Approx. : 8inch, deeply sculpted, ready to wall-mount Captures the rugged, noble character of the epic bear-king The craft Called Mukha Chitra ("face painting") in Odisha, this technique pairs clay-mould sculpting with layered paper and the same natural pigments used in Pattachitra painting. It comes from Raghurajpur and neighbouring Danda Sahi — villages just outside Puri where this craft was never revived for tourism; it simply never stopped. The artisan Kesab Maharana works the traditional way, start to finish — modelling, layering, and painting himself. In a village where nearly every home has a craftsperson in it, his focus on getting the fine detail right is its own quiet reputation. Specs: Papier-mâché over hand-sculpted clay mould, chalk-primed, hand-painted · Size: 8 Inch · Origin: Raghurajpur, Odisha · Ready to wall-hang. Minor variation piece to piece is normal — it's the hand, not a flaw. Care: Keep dry, away from humidity and direct sun for long hours. Dust with a soft, dry cloth only. Every artisan we work with is named, not anonymous — this mask ships with that story attached.