Somas (Chomas) Masks: The companions of the village deity are known as Somas- these are made of a kind of wood namely Devabutahe. Two forms of Somas are Red Soma and Yellow Soma. Left: Red Soma, Right: Yellow Soma Dasara Dolls: These dolls are meant for exhibition in individual homes during the nine day festival of Dasara in South Karnataka. Dasara Dolls of Rama, Sita, … [Read more...]