A large Indian wooden painted mask of the Hanuman. Presumably from Odisha state. The mask represents the head of the monkey king Hanuman, wearing a high, conical, gilded crown, with large eyes, dark red skin and prominently large fangs. Hanuman, the son of the god of wind, symbolizes incredible energy, he is able to take the form of any object, living being. He has the ability to levitate, disperse clouds, move mountains and trees. Hindus bow down and revere this deity for his mastery of magic and the ability to defeat dark forces that outnumber them. South Asian Religious Items, Hand Carved Wood Masks, Home Decor, And Collectibles.