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Papier mâché mask of a monkey face, representing the Hindu deity Hanuman. Orissa (now Odisha) state style. Mainly yellow with blue face. Yellow crown or hat has white and red ornament. Teeth barred. Earrings in ears. Forked mark on forehead.

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Papier Mâché Mask of a Monkey Face from India

Papier mâché mask of a monkey face, representing the Hindu deity Hanuman. Orissa (now Odisha) state style. Mainly yellow with blue face and a yellow crown or hat with white and red decoration. The teeth barred and there are earrings in the ears.

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