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TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFT

PAINTED IN VIBRANT COLOURS

100% HANDMADE INTRICATE DESIGN

3D LOOK

PERFECT GIFT / HOME DECOR

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These masks are great for indoor or outdoor use. Excellent addition to any event, party or business decor. This craftsmanship has been passed from generations within the same families and has been a family trade since its introduction.

These masks are made from a light, soft wood called kadura, which is smoke-dried before the mask is carved, with a hollow inside so you can put the mask on your face. Other material are used for additional details. The timber is light and durable.

All masks that are on display and for sale have been patiently hand carved with very intricate designs and painted in vibrant colours which depicts the traditional inheritance that have been passed on along the years.

The art of mask making is passed down through generations and are made by being patiently hand carved with very intricate details, designs and vibrant colors which depicts the traditional inheritance that have been passed down along the years.

These masks are used in dramatic adaptations, dance performances, various rituals, for ornamental purposes and to cure sicknesses. (according to ancient beliefs).

Symbolism of the Masks

Sri Lankan Masks often tend to look surreal; bulging/huge eyes, wide grins, colorful headdresses and a mix of colors. The authentic masks and masking traditions of Sri Lanka are extraordinary cultural phenomenon and a significant contribution Sri Lanka has made to the Asian cultural spectrum.

The colors of the masks would usually represent the color of the demon of which they believed it looks like. Their masks often had the same shape style; long, narrow and pointy. Facial expressions on the masks are quite bizarre; some would look quite intimidating whilst others look foolish.

Payment

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Shipping

I package very carefully with bubble wrap inside a cardboard box and ship quickly. I will combine shipping on any items bought from me, provided they are all shipped together at the same time. If you would like to know what the discounted combined shipping cost will be, again please contact me or request a combined invoice.

We will use Sri Lankan Air Mail International Registered Parcel Post.

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