Painted wooden mask, polychrome, representing stylized horned bull, said to be yaka or spirit protecting against jungle fever, damaged and repaired, probably used in Kolam or Tovil performances, Sri Lanka, 1771-1900
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A62932
- Measurements:
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overall: 590 mm x 200 mm x 255 mm, 1.78 kg
- type:
- mask
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)