Painted mask from Kolam masked play

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

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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:
fibre, incomplete and wood
Measurements:
overall: 186 mm x 135 mm
type:
mask
taxonomy:
  • furnishing and equipment
  • costume