Traditional Masks

Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.

Raksha Masks

Traditional Masks

Sanni Masks

Traditional Masks

Kolam Masks

Sri Lanka raksha maskid

Raksha mask on mask, mida Sri Lankad kasutavad palju festivalidel ja kultuuritantsudel. Raksha tähendab „deemon” ja maskid on apotropaic mis tähendab, et see on mõeldud ennekuulmatut kurja. Nad on värvitud elavat värvi, punnis silmad ja väljaulatuvad keeled ja nad kujutavad erinevaid deemoneid.

Raksha maskid on viimane aspekt Kolam rituaal, ja nad on austusavaldus Rakshasas, rassi, mis varem valitses Sri Lanka ja võiks eeldada 24 erinevat vormi. Kuid ainult mõned neist vormidest tehakse, millest mõned on:

Cobra that captures its enemies and makes them slaves
Naga Raksha
Hawk or Eagle that rescues the captives from the Naga
Gurulu Raksha
Maru Raksha is described the demon of death.
Maru Raksha
On the head of the red mask is a large snake hood.
Rathnakuta Raksha
This mask is used in perahera rituals to cure sickness etc..
Gara Raksha
Fire Devil that projects anger and wards off evil
Ginidal Raksha
Peacock that brings peace, harmony and prosperity
Mayura Raksha
Twin Cobra Devil that brings protection from all evils and danger
Dwi Naga Raksha
Flowery Eagle that brings fame and fortune
Mal Gurulu Raksha

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Traditional Masks

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Traditional Masks

Sri Lanka raksha maskid

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