Painted mask of Mahakola, chief demon of disease

Painted wooden mask with side panels, laquered polychrome, representing Mahakola chief demon of disease, with victims, damaged and repaired, from Sri Lanka, 1771-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A230213
Materials:
incomplete, not recorded and wood
Measurements:
overall: 1020 mm x 650 mm
type:
mask