Theyyam Head – Hand-painted Kerala Ritual Sculpture South Indian art this horse head carries a

this horse head carries a texture and rhythm closer to ceramic ware than typical painted wood

with fine detailing carried through her crown

featuring bold geometric patterning rooted in Indian art tradition

Because the artwork frames rather than depicts a deity

which is why the detailing in the hair

Theyyam Head – Hand-painted Kerala Ritual Sculpture South Indian art this horse head carries aTriangles, crescents, and circular medallions layer across the forehead of this face in fine orange linework, set against a deep aubergine maroon base and a black eye mask that frames a pair of striking, pale grey eyes. There's no crown, no ornament at the mouth just dense, geometric patterning left to speak for itself, which at this scale is more than enough. Theyyam is among Kerala's oldest surviving ritual art forms, performed across North