Saturday, September 27, 2008

Paraphernalia of Pulikali - Sep 2008

Few of the Paraphernalia used in Pulikali folk art.

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Tying an ornament to the waist of the Pulikali performer with lot of hollow metal objects used to make a ringing sound while dancing on the streets.
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A pink panther getting ready to perform.
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Traditionally this belt like ornament is used by the temple oracles or Komarams in Kerala.
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Yellow paint used to create the tiger like look for the Pulikali dancer.

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