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Composite figures which are part female

Description: Composite figures which are part female: Frequently met with in Sri Lankan sculpture and painting are figures which are only part female. The most popular among them are Narilata and Kinnari forms. They are female above and waist dowards the narilata are shown with foliage design and the Kinnaris take the form of birds.
Contributor: Co-Author: Seneviratna, Harsha