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Elegant 20th C. Sri Lankan Painted Wood Mask

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Elegant 20th C. Sri Lankan Painted Wood Mask

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South Asia, Sri Lanka, early 20th century CE. An impressive hand-carved and hand-painted mask - so elegant with its smooth, modeled facial contours, finely delineated facial features including teeth comprised of shell veneers, wavy coiffure adorned with repeated jewel-like circular ornaments, as well as a striking pair of attached, elongated earlobes. Mask making is a tradition that extends back to the 18th century in Sri Lanka where such visages have been created to portray characters from various folk tales as well as devil dances intended to banish disease causing demons. Size: 5.5" W x 6.5" H (14 cm x 16.5 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos collection, Chicago, IL, acquired prior to 1970

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Minor surface wear as shown. Nice patina and overall excellent.

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Elegant 20th C. Sri Lankan Painted Wood Mask

Name: Elegant 20th C. Sri Lankan Painted Wood Mask
SKU: 46050984
Price: 100 USD
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