{"product_id":"breastplate-of-the-spirit-deity-jumadi","title":"Breastplate of the Spirit Deity Jumadi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a vintage Theyyam Breast and Torso plate in bronze from North Kerala—a rare and exquisite artifact. Exclusively worn during the annual Theyyam festival, a 2,000-year-old tradition where performers, known as kolams, are believed to become the deity themselves, it transforms the dancer into Bhadrakali, a revered form of the goddess in Kerala.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrom the courtyard of Teyyam in northern Kerala to the India Art Fair — this bronze breastplate carries centuries on its surface. Once worn by male performers embodying goddesses, the sthree-vadivu kavacham was hammered into divine curves by hereditary moosari artisans. In ritual, it was not ornament but incarnation: metal became skin, body became temple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis breastplate is a spellbinding masterpiece, capturing the raw beauty of its craftsmanship. This piece embodies rich cultural heritage and artistic finesse, transporting its owner to the realm of ancient rituals and divine grace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlthough usually made of bronze - this one might have a mix of other metals, including copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterials: Brass, Bronze, Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wt-ml-xs-1\"\u003eWidth: 10.5 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wt-ml-xs-1\"\u003eHeight: 14.5 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wt-ml-xs-1\"\u003eDepth: 2.25 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunter Gatherer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53383068188979,"sku":null,"price":689.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6715\/9347\/files\/IMG_8799.jpg?v=1779396413","url":"https:\/\/www.huntergatherer.biz\/products\/breastplate-of-the-spirit-deity-jumadi","provider":"Hunter Gatherer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}