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Kola Sanniya Mask

Kola Sanniya Mask

Regular price $21.26 USD
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The Kola Sanniya Mask is a significant part of the Daha Ata Sanniya (18 Sanniya) mask series, used in traditional Sri Lankan devil dance rituals. These rituals were performed to heal and bless individuals, purging illnesses and negative energies caused by demons. According to historians, the Kola Sanniya Mask is specifically associated with the healing of pneumonia. With its vibrant colors and intricate design, it not only holds deep cultural and spiritual value but also makes a striking decorative piece for any space.

  • 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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