Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play

Made:
1771-1900 in Sri Lanka
Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play

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Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play
Science Museum Group
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Painted face mask representing black character in Kolam play
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

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

Painted wooden face-mask, probably representing a black character in a Kolam play, with a tall red kepi-type headdress, Sri Lanka, 1771-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A53679
Materials:
complete and wood
Measurements:
overall: 368 mm x 165 mm x 110 mm, .326 kg
type:
mask
credit:
Moore Garrard