Maha Kola Sanni Yaka Mask
Artist
CEYLON/SRI LANKA
Datelate 1800s
Historical location nameCeylon
MediumPainted wood
Dimensions35 × 27 × 8 1/2 in. (88.9 × 68.6 × 21.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of Henry LeGrand Cannon
Object number1898.1.475
DescriptionFace mask at bottom has black eyes and protruding tongue. Standing on his head is a figure with a skirt, headress and open mouth showing rows of teeth. On each side of figure there are panels containing nine small grinning masks.On View
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CEYLON/SRI LANKA
CEYLON/SRI LANKA
CEYLON/SRI LANKA
CEYLON/SRI LANKA
CEYLON/SRI LANKA