Native American Artifacts & Hot Wheels
Lot 431:
Sri Lanka Demon Eater Mask - Mid-Century or Older. This mask has damage to both snakes in the
Sri Lanka Demon Eater Mask – Mid-Century or Older. This mask has damage to both snakes in the mouth. One is broke and glued the other is broke and missing. One snake head on the bottom is also broken and glued. The mask is 24 inches long. It was used in dance rituals to capture the evil spirits which are depicted as Snakes. The collection this mask is from was acquired midcentury so the mask in this lot is at least that old but may be much older. There are many different masks that have been made in Sri Lanka for generations and every mask maker seemed to have their own versions that follow along the stories lines of their beliefs. The name we gave to this mask is our best guess but it could fall under any of the following types of masks made in Sri Lanka – Kolam, Maha Kola, Makara Mask, Sanni, Garuda or Raksha Mask.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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