Vintage Traditional Sri Lanka Bird Demon Wooden Mask

Material: Kaduru (Snake wood tree)
Name : Mask of the Eagle Bird as well known Gurulu Raksha
The Sri Lankan Bird Devil (Gurulu Raksha) gives beauty, power and fame

The Gurulu (Garuda Raksha) is the portrait of a mythical solar bird devouring a snake.
The snake that is located above the bird face is called Naga. Gurulu is decorated with the enemy snakes as if they were a trophy. According to Hindu and Buddhist mythology, it is said that this bird was a vehicle on which Hindu God Vishnu rode. The mask is said to bring protection and good luck.

These mask is handmade using 100% Kaduru wood by ceylon craft house.
This is a Traditional Sri Lankan mask which has used for decades, from generation to generation, as a token of good fortune to their homes and business.
This has a deep bond with the rich Sri Lankan culture and carries so much value of the society. Possession of these masks is believed to attract all sorts of good will while warding off bad fortunes.

Size – 26 cm X 35 cm