mask (ansiktsmask), Podi Panikkale

1916.9.71

Name and identification of character
A young drummer, Podi Panikkale (Sin.).

Context
The episode known as Anabera Kolama. (Sin.) in Kolam.

The head drummer, called Maha Panikkale (Sin.), appears on the scene prior to the arrival of the royal party. He is accompanied by his wife, Nonchi, and the two sons, referred to as Podi Panikkale (podi means small or young), or Mogaccari and Ediriccari.

Material
Wood, vel-kaduru (Sin.) (Nux vomica).

Iconography
The mask is carved out of one piece of wood. The folds of the low-cut turban are well demarcated. The face and the turban are glossily painted in whitish yellow. The elongated earlobes and the earrings lack sculptural details. The eyes are sunk and the eyes are small. The mouth displays broad gums in red and protruding white teeth.

The paint has been scratched.

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Dr. M. H. Goonatilleka