Painted mask from Kolam masked play

Made:
1771-1860 in Sri Lanka
maker:
Unknown
Painted mask from Kolam masked play

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Painted wooden mask, in form of animal's head, ears missing, probably associated with kolam masked play, from Sri Lanka, 1771-1860

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A62935
Materials:
wood and fibre
Measurements:
overall: 186 mm x 135 mm
type:
mask
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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