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There are a few different types of Indonesian masks. One type, the Balinese mask, was created to house spirits and energies and used as a medium to help ancestral spirits to pass through this world. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of Indonesian masks from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Indonesia has a long tradition of intricately-carved wooden masks that hold spiritual and cultural significance. They are mediums for ancestral spirits to revisit the physical world, and are often used to represent divine beings in traditional dances and rituals. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Indonesian masks from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Southeast Asian Folk Art Wooden Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
appears to be an Indonesian or Southeast Asian ceremonial or decorative mask, possibly Balinese or related
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Balinese Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Tribal Masks
Materials
Teak
Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese Hindu Mythology. This mask would've been used in ceremonies and/or dance performances. It features
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Other Masks
Materials
Wood
Indonesian Asian Javanese Hand Carved Painted Wood Jaguar or Mythical Cat Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
ceremonial mask (perhaps a traditional Balinese I Wayan Muka mask). These masks are generally used in
Category
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Balinese Rabbit Mask Wall Decor
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming early vintage Balinese rabbit mask, hand-carved from wood and painted in vibrant colors
Category
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Balinese Carved and Painted Rhinoceros Mask
Located in Tampa, FL
A vintage Balinese carved wooden mask in the form of a rhinoceros, hand painted in vivid detail
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint