Naga Raksha - Madeira - Sri Lanka - Século XXI

Naga Raksha - Traditional Sri Lankan wooden mask known as a snake-demon mask.

The characteristic elements are: several snake heads and hoods around the face; red face, protruding eyes, fangs and exposed tongue; hand-carved and painted wood; association with traditional Sinhalese dances and ritual performances, especially Raksha Kolama.

“Naga” means serpent or snake, and this figure represents a powerful supernatural snake king.

Measurements:
Large Green Face: 20.5 x 22.5 x 6 cm
Large Red Face: 15 x 27 x 7.5 cm
Small Red Face: 15 x 16.7 x 7 cm