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X76.182 Mask

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Object Name: Mask

Artist: Unknown

Cultural Group: Sinhala peoples

Place of Origin: Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Date: Late-19th to early 20th century

Dimensions: L: 21.00 cm, H: 22.80 cm, D: 10.80 cm

Materials Used: Wood, paint

Credit Line and Accession Number: Fowler Museum at UCLA. Museum purchase. X76.182

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Description

Hewa Kolama is the soldier in kolam drama, identified by his wounded face.

Source: Gallery wall text, Fowler in Focus: Masks of Sri Lanka, 2009

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