Mask

Description

Mask of Naga Raksha, who represents the symptoms of poisonous snake bite, carved and painted wood: Sri Lanka, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1899.215

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Mask

Production information

Sri Lanka, South Asia

Date

19th century

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood, carved and painted

Exhibitions

• Inspired by Nature (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Inspired by Nature (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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