20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Masks

This was created images in Coivd time, and a background photo with a traditional mask with our time mask due to pandemic (Story of traditional mask - At a time when the people worshipped trees and animals, masks were an indispensable part of Sri Lankan rituals and ceremonies. Now centuries later, they are more of an interesting oddity. However, the traditional mask industry is still a thriving business that continues to fascinate both locals and tourists alike. With their colourful facades, odd shapes and intriguing histories, traditional Sri Lankan masks are commonly found adorning the walls of local houses.)

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Camera: ILCE-7C
Copyright: © Ravindra Ranasinghe