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PEACOCK DEMON (MAYURA RAKSHA) MASK – 18 Inches

Name: PEACOCK DEMON (MAYURA RAKSHA) MASK
SKU: ACTWDMSKMY
Price: 18069.66 LKR
Availability: InStock

Peacock Demon (Mayura Raksha) mask is one of the many Sri Lankan traditional wooden masks. The Traditional Wooden Raksha (Demon) Masks are one of the main productions in the Craft Industry of Sri Lanka and are a huge interest among the locals as well as the tourists. The Raksha(Demon) Wooden Masks have been used in Traditional Sri Lankan festivals and Cultural dances for decades. These Masks are handmade by our talented craftsmen using Kaduru wood which is a source of the world’s lightest timber. These Masks are believed to Ward off Evil and bring Harmony & Prosperity. There are different forms when it comes to these Masks. Such as Naga, Gini, Rathnakuta, Mayura, Gara and many more.

Peacock Demon (Devil) mask, also called “Mayura Raksha” or “Mayura Yak Muhunu” by the local community of Sri Lanka. According to folklore this mask believed to be represent the demon who leads the Peacocks. They believe having possession of this mask will bring peace, harmony and wealth. Three Peacock birds are crafted and painted in this mask. Based on the artist these masks are crafted colours and the shapes can be slightly different.

There are few types of traditional wooden masks used in these rituals. The masks which the ones representing the diseases are called “Sanni Mask”. The mask with cobra hoods for the head dress and the ears is called “Naga Raksha” or cobra demon. The mask with features of a bird is called Garuda Raksha, the mask with the round ears in the form of lotus flowers and two tusks representation is “Gara Yaka” (Gara Demon) and the one with the flames is “Gini Raksha” (Fire Demon).