A performer in elaborate traditional attire stands on a red stage against a dark blue pleated curtain backdrop in Kochi, India

A performer in elaborate traditional attire stands on a red stage against a dark blue pleated curtain backdrop in Kochi, India. The individual's face is heavily made up with a black base, distinctive white outlines around the eyes, red and orange accents, a prominent white upturned mustache, and white dots on the cheeks and forehead. A tall, multi-tiered headdress, primarily black with intricate trim and feather-like elements, adorns the head. Both hands are raised with fingers extended, displaying long, silver-colored artificial fingernails. The performer wears gold-colored necklaces, white beaded strands, silver armlets, and bangles. The upper costume features two prominent black, rounded breast-like adornments with red tassels. The voluminous skirt consists of a black, ruffled upper section and a lower pleated section with horizontal stripes of gold, silver, green, and red. Bare feet are visible on the stage, with an anklet on the left leg. A small black stand is positioned near the performer's left foot. A white door frame with glass panels is partially visible on the far right of the scene.