Handmade Medium Size Colorful Wooden Gara Mask from Sri Lanka
The name of this mask is Gara and it’s made out of Balzac wood. The Balzac tree is also known as Kaduru /Strychnine /Nux Vomica and the mask symbolizes Sri Lankan authentic traditional handicraft. Some masks which represent mythical spirits are painted in vibrant colors. This mask is 100% handmade, and in intricate designs with a 3D look, and would be a perfect gift item. Sri Lankan handmade masks are ideal for home decor, workplace/office premises decor, and for business places to have great allure. It is believed that this mask brings luck to the property where it is displayed . It looks stunning on walls when matched with the color of the wall and place.
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RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
- Easy and complimentary, within 14 days
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Description
Condition | A brand-new item in its original handmade condition. |
Quantity | One Item |
Model | Home decor and gifts |
Theme | A model of mask used in benediction & invocation dance performances in Sri Lanka |
Type | Wooden Mask |
Colour | Multi-colour applied in the traditional artistic manner |
Finish | Matte |
Status | Artistic design—brand new characteristic carving |
Brand | Handmade |
Country/ Region of Manufacture | Sri Lanka – our own manufacturers |
Style | Sri Lankan traditional artistic carving style – Art & Deco |
Materiel | Natural, untreated matured Balzac wood |
The method of using | Wall mounting: hung in a suitable place to display |
Expiry Date | Not applicable |
Packed country & location | Sri Lanka – Piliyandala |
Shipping | FREE Shipping |
Ships from | Sri Lanka |
Ships to | Worldwide (Except for the countries that have restrictions). The buyer should check all the policies, taxes, customs duties, etc. applicable to their country before placing an order and making payment. |
Delivery | Estimated within 12–30 working days |
Shipment | We ship the item within 3–4 working days after receiving cleared payment. |
Payments methods | Card Payments |
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All orders will be shipped within 3 to 4 business days.
All the items will be packed carefully and in good condition.
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Return Policy
We accept returns within 07 business days from item arrival, provided it is unopened and unused.
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Product Description: Height, Weight, Thickness & Width
Gara Mask is made out of natural Balzac wood. This mask is used for special ritual performances in villages to get benedictions and to expel evil spirits from villages and houses. In some regions, it is a colorful ceremony wearing these masks each year with a large gathering of villages to get the blessings and protection from guardian deities to their families, properties, cultivations animals, etc.
Dance performances continue one whole night wearing this mask symbolizing the benevolent demon called ‘Gara’. This would be one of the most popular and colorful traditional stage drama events in Sri Lankan villages.
This mask is displayed in business places, on construction sites, on personal properties under construction, and sometimes on nice residences mansions to expel an evil eye
Our Sri Lankan masks are 100% handmade, manually carved no molding, no machine cut, and hand-painted therefore you do not find 100% similarity to each other & there are slight differences.
The wood is not chemically treated and it is 100 % natural, lightweight as well as insect resistant
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The history of Masks in Sri Lanka goes back centuries. It is an old tradition and the art of the mask carving continues through generations from father to son.
In Sri Lanka’s good old days, people worshipped trees, stones, the Sun, the Moon, and many other mythical things leading to strong beliefs in spiritual powers.
In earlier days in Sri Lanka, people believed that there were benevolent and malevolent demons who either gave protection or caused illnesses. Different types of masks with different shapes and sizes were created symbolizing mythical spirits that they believed in. They thought that ritualistic performances, wearing these masks and dancing according to different beats of the drums and music, gave them healing powers.
Today these skilled artisans, their families, and their skills are rapidly disappearing from society and these masks became artistic decorative items.
With their colorful facades, odd shapes, and intriguing histories, traditional Sri Lankan masks are commonly found to be adorning the walls of local houses. These masks have grotesque and unique features that make them even more interesting. Most masks feature gaping, misshapen mouths as well as sinister, bulging eyes and bright, vivid colors.
These masks make excellent souvenirs and gifts as well as contribute to decoration in suitable places in houses, artistic glories etc.. . This is also perfect for those who are interested in collecting masks depicting cultures & civilizations of different countries.
Disclaimer: The actual colors and design may vary slightly due to different device screen settings and slight differences in product finishes.
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