Face mask representing Hevaya, the soldier from the kolam play, Sri Lanka, 1771-1900

Carved and polychrome painted wooden face mask representing Hevaya, the soldier from the kolam play, his yellow face covered with cuts and sores, with leeches applied to them, Sinhalese, 1771-1900

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3074796

Title

Face mask representing Hevaya, the soldier from the kolam play, Sri Lanka, 1771-1900

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- approx: height 224 mm; approx: width 188 mm