Chhau is a style performed exclusively by men from the triangular area where Bihar, Bengal and Orissa meet.
Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
This is the tribal belt of India home to the tribal groups of Bhulya, Santhals, Mundas, Hos and Oraons .
Chhau Mask:
The masks they use vary depending on the style of Chhau practised, Seraikella Chhau or Purulia Chhau.
In the third form of Chhau, Mayurbhanj Chhau, masks are not worn .
The Chhau mask is made of potters' clay (Matti Ghada) over which layers of muslin are pasted followed by paper ( kagazchitano ). Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.
Using a delicatewooden chisel, different features of the mask are polished the nose, eyes, ears, chin and lips .
Once it is dried it is painted in pastel colours ( kahij lepa ).
Then the mask is separated from the clay model and fully dried in the sun.
Finally, the mask is worn with a highly decorated head-dress of tinsel, pearls, coloured paper and artificial flowers.
The masks acquire a whole range of expression with every twist and turn of the body.
Accompanied by the huge dhamsa drums and two energetic dhol players who provoke and encourage the dancers .
The Chhau dancer makes lightning body movements known as chamak . Hence, Statement 3 is correct.