Arts and Crafts
Sri Lanka has a proud heritage of arts and crafts and you’ll find a distinctive memento to take home among the wide range of items. Popular handicrafts include gold and silver jewelry set with gems, wooden masks, intricate lace-work, lacquer work and ceramics.
SKU:LS24134110
Selesma Sanniya Mask
Selesma Sanniya Mask
Regular price
CHF 7.00
Regular price
CHF 8.00
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CHF 7.00
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(SKU: LS24134150) Migraines and other related ailments, as well as epilepsy, were believed to have been caused by the selesma sanniya.
- 1950s-1960s era Sir Lankan, culturally used wooden masks.
- A character of the 18 Sanni masks group.
- A polychrome wooden disease mask used for healing rituals.
- Masks play important roles in religious, healing and exorcism rituals.
Special Notes
- The actual product may slightly vary from the images shown on the website due to the fact that each peace is hand-made and hand-painted.
- Certain countries require that all wood based items are fumigated before arriving in the respective country. Please check import regulations in your country. If fumigation is required, buyer needs to pay the costs assoicated with fumigation.
- Read more details about (1) Deva Sanniya (2) Vata Sanniya (3) Pith Sanniya (4) Amukku Sanniya (5) Naga Sanniya (6) Ginijala Sanniya (7) Selesma Sanniya (8) Kapala Sanniya (9) Maru Sanniya (10) Kadawata Sanniya (11) Kora Sanniya (12) Buhutu Sanniya (13) Kana Sanniya (14) Jala Sanniya (15) Bihiri Sanniya (16) Golu Sanniya (17) Vevulum Sanniya (18) Gedi Sanniya (19) Maha Kola Sanniya
- Shipping cost is calculated based on Volumetric Weight. Please refer to Shipping Policy for more details.
- Masks are made from acrylic paint on goda kaduru (strychnine tree) wood.