Devil dance, Burmah [sic. for Sri Lanka], 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
274 x 216 mm. Showing a group of dancers and spectators, the two central figures wearing large carved wooden masks in the form of grotesque faces and flanked by musicians, some with violins others with the characteristic long drums. The photograph is clearly from Ceylon rather than Burma. Photographer unknown, probably Skeen and Co.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
Creator
- W L H Skeen and Co (1860-1920) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight fading at edges.
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: The photographs were probably taken in the 1880s..
Originator(s)
W L H Skeen and Co [?]
Finding aid date
2003-10-09 14:00:54+00:00
Geographic
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