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Masked ritual dancers with their drummers. Sri Lanka, place not recorded.
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Masked ritual dancers with their drummers

Sri Lanka, place not recorded
c. 1885–1905

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A probable identification that has not been confirmed.
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"Devil Dancers" - Plate & Co, Ceylon (Copyright)
Maker
Plate & Co
Date basis
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Reference
TCP-P317

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