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Deva Sanniya Mask

Deva Sanniya Mask

$21.26 USD
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Deva Sanniya Mask is a striking representation from Sri Lanka’s traditional Sanni Yakuma ritual, symbolizing Epidemic diseases. The bright yellow face conveys sickness, while the wide, weary eyes reflect suffering and exhaustion. The decorative crown and colorful patterns signify the widespread, uncontrollable nature of epidemics. The tusk-like fangs emerging from the mouth emphasize the destructive force of such illnesses, while the bold colors highlight severity and fear. Deva Sanniya Mask is used for its purpose of healing and blessing through a performance in which 18 kinds of maladies, inflicted by devils, are purged from the human body.

  • 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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1. The actual product may slightly vary from the images shown on the website due to the fact that each peace is hand-made and hand-painted.
2. Certain countries require that all wood based items are fumigated before arriving in the respective country. Please check import regulations in your country. If fumigation is required, buyer needs to pay the costs assoicated with fumigation.
3. Read more about (A) Masks in general (B) Raksha Masks (C) Sanni Masks (D) Kolam Masks
4. Shipping cost is calculated based on Volumetric Weight. Please refer to Shipping Policy for more details.
5. Masks are made from acrylic paint on goda kaduru (strychnine tree) wood.
6. All masks are to be used as home decor items and not to wear for traditional kolam dancing. If you require wearable masks, you will need to order a specific type with spaces / gaps for the mouth, eyes and proper breathing. Custom made wearable masks can be ordered separately upon request and proper measurement.

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