{"product_id":"large-hand-carved-sri-lankan-naga-raksha-cobra-demon-wooden-mask","title":"Large Sri Lankan Naga Raksha (Cobra Demon) Wooden Mask","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"tbtqo7\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"232\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eArchive Notes\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eCobra Demon Folk Art Wall Sculpture | 17 in.\u003cbr\u003eIn Sinhalese folklore, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"707\"\u003eNāga\u003c\/strong\u003e are ancient serpent beings that dwell beneath rivers, lakes, and hidden realms below the earth. They are guardians of treasure, keepers of secret knowledge, and powerful spirits capable of bringing either protection or catastrophe depending on how they are approached. \u003cspan\u003eIn parts of Sri Lanka, offerings were sometimes left where Nāga were thought to dwell. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Naga Raksha combines these serpent powers with the fierce protective nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eFew forms in Sri Lankan mask carving are as visually striking as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eNaga Raksha.\u003c\/strong\u003e Identified by its radiating cobra hoods, fierce expression, protruding tongue, and layered carving, this type of Raksha mask was traditionally associated with protective ritual performances, processions, and Kolam theatre. Despite its fearsome appearance, the Naga Raksha is considered an apotropaic figure—intended to ward off evil spirits and energy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1034\" data-section-id=\"1i7x1es\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1045\" data-section-id=\"8oqo1z\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1045\" data-section-id=\"8oqo1z\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1065\" data-section-id=\"5408qz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naga Raksha (Cobra Demon) ceremonial mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1120\" data-section-id=\"145vd2v\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved and painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1120\" data-section-id=\"145vd2v\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e apx 17 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1205\" data-section-id=\"1kjlzsc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e apx 16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1205\" data-section-id=\"1kjlzsc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with expected age-related wear including minor scratches, and areas of wear consistent with age and display. The carving remains solid and stable with no major structural damage observed. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DEADSKULL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46536676081861,"sku":null,"price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4849\/0949\/files\/9902F9DC-DFAD-4D95-8309-64A17B6CEBE2.png?v=1784066617","url":"https:\/\/deadskull.co\/products\/large-hand-carved-sri-lankan-naga-raksha-cobra-demon-wooden-mask","provider":"DEADSKULL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}