
Traditional Masks
Sanni masks are traditional wooden masks from Sri Lanka, used in ritualistic performances to ward off evil spirits and diseases. Intricately carved, they depict various demonic figures and spirits. These masks play a significant role in the country's cultural heritage, symbolizing the battle between good and evil in traditional dance forms.
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Gulma Sanniya Mask
Gulma Sanniya Mask
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Gulma Sanniya Mask is a traditional Sri Lankan ritual mask representing the demon believed to cause stomach-related illnesses such as bloating and abdominal pain. Handcrafted from Kaduru wood, the mask features a yellow face with exaggerated expressions—bulging eyes, furrowed brows, and red accents—to reflect discomfort and illness. Used in healing rituals like Sanni Yakuma, it is both a cultural artifact and a symbol of spiritual protection.
- 1950s-1960s era Sir Lankan, culturally used wooden masks.
- A character of the 18 Sanni masks group.
- A polychrome wooden disease mask used for healing rituals.
- Masks play important roles in religious, healing and exorcism rituals.
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