Naga Raksha Mask – Sri Lanka

In exhibition at our gallery in Porto

Ethnicity Hindu Mythology
Region Sri Lanka
Material Wood
Dimensions 32 H x  30 W
Function Ceremonial
Details Hand-carved wooden mask with a demonic face with large teeth and fangs, an open mouth with the tongue out with a thirst for revenge and bulging eyes, accompanied by a group of cobra snakes
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This hand-carved wooden mask represents Naga Raksha, a terrifying being with a demonic face showing large teeth and fangs, an open mouth with a tongue thirsty for revenge, and prominent eyes, accompanied by a group of cobra snakes.

It is believed that the Rakshasa Naga, the king of cobras, attracts good luck and protects the home from natural dangers, theft, and witchcraft.

Máscara tallada a mano de madera que representa a Naga Raksha, un ser aterrador con una cara diabólica que muestra grandes dientes y colmillos, una boca abierta con la lengua sedienta de venganza y ojos prominentes, acompañado por un grupo de serpientes cobra.

Se cree que el Rakshasa Naga, el rey de las cobras, atrae la buena suerte y protege el hogar de los peligros naturales, el robo y la brujería.

Máscara esculpida em madeira à mão que representa Naga Raksha, um ser aterrorizante com um rosto diabólico mostrando grandes dentes e presas, uma boca aberta com a língua sedenta de vingança e olhos proeminentes, acompanhado por um grupo de serpentes cobras.

Acredita-se que o Rakshasa Naga, o rei das cobras, atrai boa sorte e protege o lar dos perigos naturais, roubo e bruxaria.