1916.9.161
Name and identification of character
A forest-dwelling hunter, Vädda, Vädi Kolam (Sin.).
Context
The story portion in Kolam.
Material
Wood, vel-kaduru (Sin.) (Nux vomica).
Iconography
A mask with a rough facial texture. The face is scratched and the base colour revealed. Brush marks are visible. The attention is focussed on the wide, grinning mouth. A row of white teeth is set within red lips and gums. The jaws are protuberant. A moustache is delicately painted. There are no ears. Dent marks are visible all over the face.
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Dr. M. H. Goonatilleka