Mask

Mask used in the Sinhalese mask play, kolam, representing a man's face with cap, the yellow colour with red, green and black represent a merchant or high-ranking figure, carved Kaduru wood (Strychnos nux vomica): Sri Lanka, early - mid 19th century

Demon mask

Mask representing the yakka (demon) that causes the symptoms of sickness and trembling, carved Kaduru wood (Strychnos nux vomica) painted black, white, red and green: Sri Lanka, probably late 19th century

Mask

Mask used in the Sinhalese mask play, kolam, representing a man's face with a cap, the yellow colour representing a high-ranking figure or a merchant, carved Kaduru wood (Strychnos nux vomica) painted yellow, red and black: Sri Lanka, early - mid 19th century