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Painted wooden mask, in the form of a monstrous animal with gaping jaws, possibly represents Maha Sohona, the bear, worn during kolam masked play, said to cure madura fever, Sri Lanka, 1771-1860. Repaired, ears and possibly horn missing.
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A62934
- Materials:
- incomplete and wood
- Measurements:
-
overall: 320 mm x 190 mm x 278 mm, .84 kg
- type:
- mask
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)
