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Name and identification of character
A kaffir policeman, kapiri polis (Sin.), or a kaffir soldier, kapiri hevaya (Sin.). Masks of warriors and police constables of outlandish origin are interchangeable.
Context
A character appearing in the dance of the policemen, called Polis Kolama (Sin.), or in the dance of the warriors, called Heva Kolama (Sin.).
Material
Wood, vel-kaduru (Sin.) (Nux vomica).
Iconography
A mask with a headgear akin to a policeman's or a warrior's cap. It is painted in black, white and red. The face is painted in black.
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Dr. M. H. Goonatilleka