The Kola Sanniya Mask is a significant part of the Daha Ata Sanniya (18 Sanniya) mask series, used in traditional Sri Lankan devil dance rituals. These rituals were performed to heal and bless individuals, purging illnesses and negative energies caused by demons. According to historians, the Kola Sanniya Mask is specifically associated with the healing of pneumonia. With its vibrant colors and intricate design, it not only holds deep cultural and spiritual value but also makes a striking decorative piece for any space.
- 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.
