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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Pith Sanniya Mask

Pith Sanniya Mask

72,00 NOK

72,00 NOK

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Size 15 cm (6 inch) Height 20 cm (8 inch) Height 25cm (10 inch) Height 30cm (12 inch) Height 38cm (15 inch) Height 45cm (18 inch) Height

(SKU: LS24125150) Bilious diseases-caused by an excessive secretion of bile-were believed to have been caused by the pith sanni yaka. A symptom of such a disease is jaundice (a yellow tinge in the skin or eyes), and because of this most of the pith sanniya mask faces were painted either yellow or orange.

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.

Sanni Masks of Sri Lanka

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