Demon mask

Description

Mask representing the yakka (demon) that causes the symptoms of sickness and trembling, carved Kaduru wood (Strychnos nux vomica) painted black, white, red and green: Sri Lanka, probably late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1896.341

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Demon mask

Production information

Sri Lanka, South Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Sinhalese

Materials

Kaduru wood

Physical description

Kaduru wood painted black, white, red and green; protective lacquer surface

Exhibitions

• Performance and Lives (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

References

Hoepfner, Gerd, Masken aus Ceylon, Berlin, 1969, introduction, no. 112

On display

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