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The Living Tradition of Assam’s Bamboo Masks

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padma shri reba kanta mahanta's assamese bamboo masks
Rita Roy ChoudhuryBy
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Intricate and expressive, Assam’s bamboo masks continue to breathe life into centuries-old storytelling and theatrical traditions.

For centuries, masks have played a powerful role in folk theatre, evoking shock and awe in performances across cultures. In the Sattriya dance tradition of Majuli, Assam, these handcrafted masks—known as mukhas—bring character...

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