Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
Maski Raksha ze Sri Lanki
Maska Raksha to maska, której mieszkańcy Sri Lanki często używają na festiwalach i tańcach kulturalnych. Raksha oznacza „demona”, a maski są apotropaiczne, co oznacza, że ma na celu odeprzeć zło. Są pomalowane na żywe kolory, z wyłupionymi oczami i wystającymi językami i przedstawiają różne typy demonów.
Maski Raksha są ostatnim aspektem rytuału Kolam, i są hołdem dla Rakshasas, rasa, która wcześniej rządził Sri Lanką i mogła przyjąć 24 różne formy. Ale tylko kilka z tych form jest wykonywanych, z których niektóre to:
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Naga Raksha
Cobra that captures its enemies and makes them slaves
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Gurulu Raksha
Hawk or Eagle that rescues the captives from the Naga
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Maru Raksha
Maru Raksha is described the demon of death.
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Rathnakuta Raksha
On the head of the red mask is a large snake hood.
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Gara Raksha
This mask is used in perahera rituals to cure sickness etc..
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Ginidal Raksha
Fire Devil that projects anger and wards off evil
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Mayura Raksha
Peacock that brings peace, harmony and prosperity
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Dwi Naga Raksha
Twin Cobra Devil that brings protection from all evils and danger
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Mal Gurulu Raksha
Flowery Eagle that brings fame and fortune