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What is an Indonesian mask?
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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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Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Mask
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This hand-carved wooden Balinese mask is a striking example of traditional Indonesian folk art
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Balinese Mask, Metal and Wood, 1950
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Masque Balinais Topeng utilisé lors de spectacles de danse et de théâtre traditionnel indonésien.
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Masks
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Balinese Mask, Metal and Wood, 1950
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Masque Balinais Topeng utilisé lors de spectacles de danse et de théâtre traditionnel indonésien.
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Masks
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Balinese Mask, Metal and Wood, 1950
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Masque Balinais Topeng utilisé lors de spectacles de danse et de théâtre traditionnel indonésien.
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Masks
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Balinese Mask, Metal and Wood, 1950
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Masque Balinais Topeng utilisé lors de spectacles de danse et de théâtre traditionnel indonésien.
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Arts and Crafts Masks
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Balinese Mask Sculpture, Hand-Painted Wood & Steel
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Masque Balinais soclé polychrome. Ce masque aux traits féroces et exagérés est sculpté dans du Diya Kaduru et présente une finition polychrome. Sa fonction est d'éloigner les mauvai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel


