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Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. pp67.

Condición: Gebraucht / Used. 1987. paperback. Good. 67pp. Illustr.

Paperback. Condición: Good. English This publication provides a detailed ethnographic examination of the traditional mask-making heritage and ritual performing arts in southern Sri Lanka, specifically documenting the cultural artifacts housed within the Ambalangoda collection. The text explores the intricate craftsmanship, symbolic iconography, and mythological origins of masks used in Kolam dance-dramas and Sanni Yakuma healing exorcisms. By detailing the woodcarving techniques, the specific use of Kaduru wood, and the vibrant pigmentation methods, the work contextualizes these objects within their socio-religious framework. It serves as an analytical guide to the diverse characters and spiritual functions of the masks, preserving the knowledge of a specialized folk art form that bridges the gap between artistic expression and communal ritual practice.…