Author: GOONATELLEKA, M.H.,
Title: Masks and Mask systems of Sri Lanka. First edn.
Description: Colombo, Tamarind Books, 1978. large 8°. Orig. boards, dustjacket. 93pp. col. frontispiece tipped-in, 11 tipped-in coloured plates, num. black/white ills. in text and on plates, of which a great number very detailed, all with captions, some tables in text (identifaction of masks), some text-figs, notes to general text, notes on Mask collections, bibliography, index, table of contents, illustrated endpapers. Mask types, historical origins, folk religion and iconography, mask-making, rutual Masks: Tovil and Sanni, Kolam and Sikari Masks. An interesting and lavishly illustrated piece of research. Very good copy. (some light scuffing to rims of dustjacket).

Keywords: sri lanka ceylon masks folk life ceremonies kolan sikan religion folklore iconography history craft asia