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Impressive Theyyam Dancers Headdress, Kerala India, Circa 1920
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Impressive Theyyam Dancers Headdress, Kerala India, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
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Impressive Theyyam Dancers Headdress, Kerala India, circa 1920

Finely carved hardwood, carved with the figures of: Goddess Laxmi flanked by two elephants, with several inscriptions in the Tullu language.

In wonderful original used condition with beautiful original old patination, no missing pieces.

76cm wide total height with stand 92cm without stand 60 cm deep 16cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Theyyam Dancer Headdress to the 1920s.

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SA1135139
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Impressive Theyyam Dancers Headdress, Kerala India, circa 1920
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Finely carved hardwood, carved with the figures of: Goddess Laxmi flanked by two elephants, with several inscriptions in the Tullu language.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

In wonderful original used condition with beautiful original old patination, no missing pieces.

76cm wide total height with stand 92cm without stand 60 cm deep 16cm.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Theyyam Dancer Headdress to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135139
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Archive I A arched carved dark wood ritual headdress featuring a central stylized face with brass eyes, surrounded by carved figures and mounted on a stone base.

Impressive Theyyam Dancers Headdress, Kerala India, Circa 1920

Archive II A arched carved dark wood ritual headdress featuring a central stylized face with brass eyes, surrounded by carved figures and mounted on a stone base. View II
Archive III A arched carved dark wood ritual headdress featuring a central stylized face with brass eyes, surrounded by carved figures and mounted on a stone base. View III
Archive IV A arched carved dark wood ritual headdress featuring a central stylized face with brass eyes, surrounded by carved figures and mounted on a stone base. View IV
Archive V A arched carved dark wood ritual headdress featuring a central stylized face with brass eyes, surrounded by carved figures and mounted on a stone base. View V
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A arched carved dark wood ritual headdress featuring a central stylized face with brass eyes, surrounded by carved figures and mounted on a stone base.
Impressive Theyyam Dancers Headdress, Kerala India, circa 1920
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A arched carved dark wood ritual headdress featuring a central stylized face with brass eyes, surrounded by carved figures and mounted on a stone base.
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A Theyyam headdress is a sacred ceremonial adornment worn by performers during the Theyyam ritual dance in Kerala, South India. The performance incorporates music, dance, and mime to channel divine spirits, with the elaborate headpiece representing specific deities, spirits, or ancestral figures.

Traditional South Indian ritual objects are constructed using durable native hardwoods such as teak, jackwood, or rosewood. Metal elements like brass, copper, or gold leaf inlay were frequently incorporated to highlight expressive facial features and decorative accents.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural age-related surface wear, deep wood oxidation, and hand-carved tool marks rather than uniform machine cuts. Functional artifacts often display structural joinery suited for wear or ceremonial mounting alongside remnants of soot, ritual pigments, or natural oils.

A carved ceremonial artifact serves as an impactful focal point when mounted on a minimalist metal or stone display stand. Placing the object on a sideboard, console, or within a dedicated display alcove allows its detailed relief carvings to contrast cleanly with neutral walls and modern furnishings.

Keep antique carved wood in climate-controlled indoor environments away from direct sunlight, dampness, and intense heat sources. Clean gently using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush to remove dust from delicate relief details without using liquid polish or abrasive chemical cleansers.
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