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Demon figure and Masks

Artist: Sri Lankan

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 1800 - 1939

Materials: painted wood

Gift:

Review number: 1171 (1939)

Description:
Ceylonese demon figure and 18 masks used in ceremonial dance for placating the demons of disease and two masks for use in ceremonial masquerades. Size not defined.

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