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Name and identification of character
Possibly a soldier/warrior, hevaya (or hevarala or heva kolam) (Sin.).
Context
This character appears with a group of soldiers in the first stage of the Kolam performance, in the dance of the warriors, heva kolam (Sin.). The soldiers enter the place of performance in order to uphold law and order. Their duty is to maintain discipline prior to the arrival of the royal party (vide Preface).
Material
Wood, vel-kaduru (Sin.) (Nux vomica).
Iconography
The mask is partially carved and displays a rough surface texture. Chisel scrapings are noticed. The colour on the face is not clear. It appears to be the colour of the raw wood. The eyes are not properly shaped. A headpiece with two bumps on the sides and spire-like wood splinters are fixed. Black paint has been rubbed on the face to indicate a moustache.
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Dr. M. H. Goonatilleka