1916.9.151
Name and identification of character
Kolam mask depicting a peddler, velendek (Sin.).
Context
The story portion in Kolam.
Material
Wood, vel-kaduru (Sin.) (Nux vomica).
Iconography
A broad mask painted in light yellow. There are broad slits underneath the eyes. The mouth displays a few small teeth and red lips. A corkscrew moustache is drawn in black. Part of the head-dress is noticeable and indicates a turban.
There are pores on the forehead and inside the mask.
The head-dress is damaged.
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Dr. M. H. Goonatilleka