Mask
19th century (made)
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This mask would have been worn by the actor playing the part of of Indrajit, son of the evil demon king of Sri Lanka from the Ramakian, the Thai version of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana.
Originally based on Indian temple dances the masked dance drama, known as khon in Thailand, became a popular entertainment at the royal court during the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767).
Originally based on Indian temple dances the masked dance drama, known as khon in Thailand, became a popular entertainment at the royal court during the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767).
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Paper mache with gold head with mirror work. |
| Brief description | Mask of demon face and head-dress, papier maché, paint and mirror, Thailand, 19th century |
| Physical description | A dance mask with demon face made of paper mache with gold and painted mirror work. |
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| Summary | This mask would have been worn by the actor playing the part of of Indrajit, son of the evil demon king of Sri Lanka from the Ramakian, the Thai version of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. Originally based on Indian temple dances the masked dance drama, known as khon in Thailand, became a popular entertainment at the royal court during the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767). |
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| Accession number | IM 45-1939 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2008 |
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