Bhopal, July 14 -- Under the latest and popular online series of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya titled 'Exhibit of the Week', The 'MUKHOTA', Decorated Wooden Mask of Lama of the Kinnauri Tribe/Community from Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, was on Monday displayed in the audience as the 2nd Exhibit of the July, 2020 through official website, Facebook, Instagram and twitter page of the IGRMS.
The word Mukhota denotes mask that covers the face in order to disguise. Mask is an important medium of cultural expression which plays a significant role within the social ethos of the community.
The object presented here is a decorated wooden mask of a Buddhist monk and is a magnificent piece of art- work. It represents the character of Mahaka...