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Sinhalese ritual dancers in costume. Kandy (probable).
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Sinhalese ritual dancers in costume

Kandy (probable)
c. 1880–1905

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Likely
A probable identification that has not been confirmed.
On the print
"Singhalese Devil Dancers" - Scowen & Co, Ceylon
Maker
Scowen & Co
Date basis
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Place
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Reference
TCP-P69

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