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Tovil ("Excorcism") miniature mask
Tovil ("Excorcism") miniature mask
Tovil ("Excorcism") miniature mask
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Tovil ("Excorcism") miniature mask

NameMiniature Mask
CultureSinhalese
Datec. 1958
Place madeSRI LANKA, South Asia, ASIA
MediumWood, paint
Dimensions2 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (7.5 x 11.4 x 4.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.38.481x
Object numberA.1981.38.481x
DescriptionGreen face, bulging eyes, protruding nose, smiling red mouth, white teeth (one with exaggerated fangs), elaborate headpiece with two brown horns, disc earrings with floral design. Metal ring and screw for hanging.
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