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X76.180 Mask

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Object Name: Mask

Artist: Unknown

Cultural Group: Sinhala peoples

Place of Origin: Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Date: Early 20th century

Dimensions: L: 15.80 cm, H: 30.50 cm, D: 25.40 cm

Materials Used: Wood, paint

Credit Line and Accession Number: Fowler Museum at UCLA. Museum Purchase. X76.180

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Description

Source: Gallery wall text, Fowler in Focus: Masks of Sri Lanka, 2009
In kolam drama, Maname Raja represents a Sinhala king.

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