No. 10: [Curative methods of the ceremonial magical witch or devil dances], 1600

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Handwritten note on inside of wood cover reads: "Sinhalese Ola, written on the prepared leaves of Talipot palm about 1600 A.D. The MS describes the curative methods of the ceremonial 'magical' witch or devil dances. The laquered [sic] covers, button and cords are modern; made in imitation of medieval orginals. Written in Sinhalese. Collected by Dr. Andreas Nell of Colombo for 'Dr. Casey Wood, Suisse Hotel, Kandy, (Ceylon)' [text in quotation marks is stamped]."