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Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century

About the Item

A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980. Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand. This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mask theater dances, where traditional stories of nobles, kings, princes and warriors are performed by masked actors, each mask representing a character and the actor dances to tell the story of such character through corporal expression. The yellow masks usually represent noble warriors, with strong facial features, and the noses are thick and imposing. The eyes are elongated, and the mouths are small. Mounted on a black metal stand measuring 4" x 5.5".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Teak,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Wear according to age and use. Small losses in the painted surface.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 INDO 44431stDibs: LU825025688992
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