The Mask art of Majuli: A study on Natun Chamaguri satra of Majuli

Mask has been a universal part of human experience from the earliest of recorded time to the present day. Mask making is one of the first and longest lasting forms of artistic expression used among ancient society in surprisingly similar ways, despite separation over vast distances and historical time. Amask is an object normally worn on the face typically for protection, disguise, performance or entertainment. Mask has been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes. It is an aesthetic creation of man. It is a manner of expression that hides ones true character of feelings. This article is based n the problems and prospects of Mask Art in Natun Chamaguri Satra of Majuli. The Mask Art of Natun Chamaguri Satra is doing good prodicing the best quality of mask. But the Mask Art centre has been facing lots of problems like transport, electricity, price determination, proper training & work-shop, communications, branding and packaging etc. Possibilities are often seen less due to these problems.