Vintage devil dancing mask Rare mask - sab045

Description

Title
- Vintage Devil dancing masks
Type of mask
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Devil mask -
"Kolam masks"
Materials
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Wood, locally called “
kadura”,
Each parts of the mask are linked with kind of sack thread and binding wire.
Beard made out of natural fiber called "
Hana".
Dimensions
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Height: 18 cm (7 inches)  - Height with fiber beard : 38 cm (15 inches)
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Width: 20 cm (8 inches)
Overall Condition
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Good
Damages
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In original conditions. No any major damages or repairs to be stated. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are normal to age and original usage over the period. Each
Shipping and Handling
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International buyers are welcome.
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Payment
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Paypal
Returns
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Purchase with confidence we guarantee satisfaction with all of our items.
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If the item needs to be returned due to a fault on our part, we will certainly pay for the return shipping.
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If on the other hand, you are returning the item simply because you no longer want or like it,  then you will be    responsible for the original shipping cost and the shipping fees associated with returning the item to us.
Background of Ceylon traditional masks
Sri Lanka, known for its prosperous culture and unique traditions, comes with a history of over 2000 years. Out of these various traditions, one of the most famous is the traditional masks. Mask carving is a local tradition at the southern coastal region and craftsmanship has been passed from generations within the same families.The local masks can be divided into several categories depending on their uses. Some masks are used during ancestor worship, certain spiritual rituals and healing ceremonies. There are masks that are related to hunting, fertility, bring in prosperity and etc.
Out of these masks, the followings were found to be prominent.
Raksha Mask
:
Used to perform
Raksha
(devil) dances in
Kolam Maduwa
. According to ancient chronicles, Sri Lanka was earlier ruled by a race of
Rakshasas
(devils) :
whose king was Ravana of the legend Ramayana. These
Rakshasas
were able to assume various forms which now the masks depict. There are 24 forms of
Rakshasas
but only a few are performed in Kolam dance. These masks include the cobra mask, the mask of a bird and the mask of the demon of death.
Sanni Mask
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These were used to treat illnesses while there are 18 types of sanni masks
Kolam Mask
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This type was used mainly in dramas while popular kolam masks are Lenchina and Jasaya.
These masks are nearly entirely made out of a light, durable, soft wood called
kadura
, which is smoke-dried before the mask is carved.