Ritual healing mask

Made:
Sri Lanka
maker:
Sinhalese people
Wooden disease mask, in the form of a human face Wooden disease mask, in the form of a human face Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play

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Wooden disease mask, in the form of a human face
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden disease mask, in the form of a human face
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wooden disease mask, in the form of a human face, worn for Kolam dance rituals, Sinhalese, Sri Lankan

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A69304
Materials:
complete and wood
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 138 mm x 95 mm,
type:
mask
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)