Traditional Masks

Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.

Raksha Masks

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Traditional Masks

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Raksha Masks

Raksha mask on mask, mida Sri Lanka inimesed kasutavad sageli festivalidel ja kultuurilistes tantsudes. Raksha tähendab „deemon“ ning need maskid on apotropaistlikud, mis tähendab, et need on mõeldud kurja eemale peletamiseks. Need on maalitud erksates värvides, punnis silmade ja väljaulatuvate keeltega ning kujutavad erinevat tüüpi deemoneid.

Raksha maskid on Kolami rituaali viimane osa ning on austusavaldus rakšasadele – rassile, kes kunagi valitses Sri Lankat ja suutis võtta 24 erinevat kuju. Kuid neist vormidest esitatakse vaid mõningaid, sealhulgas järgmisi:

Cobra that captures its enemies and makes them slaves
Naga Raksha
Hawk or Eagle that rescues the captives from the Naga
Gurulu Raksha
Maru Raksha is described the demon of death.
Maru Raksha
On the head of the red mask is a large snake hood.
Rathnakuta Raksha
This mask is used in perahera rituals to cure sickness etc..
Gara Raksha
Fire Devil that projects anger and wards off evil
Ginidal Raksha
Peacock that brings peace, harmony and prosperity
Mayura Raksha
Twin Cobra Devil that brings protection from all evils and danger
Dwi Naga Raksha
Flowery Eagle that brings fame and fortune
Mal Gurulu Raksha

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