Theyyam performer in the Malabar region of Kerala, India
Theyyam is a 2000 year old performance-ritual exhibited only in the northern Malabar region of Kerala. The word is a corruption of “daivam” or god in local dialect. The unusual head dresses, intricate and elaborate make-up, costumes and body painting are nothing short of extraordinary.
In Lafforgue’s portraits, you will notice that the eyes level with you at all times.
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