$1,236Sale Price|25% Off
H 8.67 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance
Wood
$916Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 8.27 in D 10.63 in
Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance
Wood
$480Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Wood Madura Island Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
island of Madura is situated off the north-eastern coast of Java. This mask features a mix of red, white
Wood
Unavailable
H 9 in W 6 in D 4 in
Rare and Important Mask Ancient Java Indonesia Awesome Patina and Provenance
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A very scarce and very old mask, with open mouth, eyes and fangs. From the Dieng Plateau area
Wood
Sold
H 9 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Javanese Dance Mask Yogyakarta Kraton Indonesian Court Art King Father of Panji
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A tour-de-force of carving in chocolate brown hardwood. This is a face mask worn in dances at the
Hardwood
Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...
Wood, Teak
Set of Eight Vintage Framed Masks, Paper, 1960s, Folk Art, USA
Located in Stamford, CT
Eight vintage masks of a rogues' gallery framed in black plastic frames. Priced as a set.
Paper
$1,637 / set
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 1.38 in
17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest
Located in Andernach, DE
Extraordinary and complete collection of 17 artist ceramic masks of traditional Black Forest Carnival costumes by Alfred Schladerer, Germany. Ranging from the first 1954/55 unglazed/...
Ceramic
Solid Mango Wood Side Table with Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table, with an hourglass shape. Its neutral pigments make it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke co...
Wood, Fruitwood
$745
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Leather, Wood
$6,500
H 22.84 in W 83.08 in D 1.58 in
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving de...
Teak
$1,700
H 58.47 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytelling. Featuring intricate scenes fr...
Cotton, Paint
Round Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic round side table. Its rich black pigment was achieved through burning the wood three times. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any...
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 56.7 in W 53.94 in D 1.97 in
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...
Cotton, Paint
$2,200
H 15.75 in W 83.47 in D 14.97 in
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Long Bench, Organic Design, Indonesia, 2005
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak wood bench originates from the Island of Madura, off the coast of Northeastern Java. It features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated b...
Wood, Teak
Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite antique teak wood panel hails from the culturally rich island of Java, Indonesia, and features a meticulously hand-carved and hand-painted depiction of a Wayang scene ...
Teak, Paint
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 68.31 in D 15.36 in
Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...
Wood, Teak
Set of Six Vintage French Hand-Painted Masks, 1940s, 3D Paper Art
Located in Stamford, CT
Very animated face masks from the 1940s. Three dimensional.
Composition
$1,700 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 23.63 in
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood, Hand-Hewn Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegantly rounded, sculptural side table crafted from a single block of mango wood. This table is elevated by 6 shallow legs that blend with the overall form. Unique to this table...
Wood, Fruitwood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 72.25 in D 16.15 in
Teak Wood Sculptural Long Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...
Wood, Teak
$1,600
H 68.51 in W 15.16 in D 1.97 in
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytelling. Featuring intricate ...
Cotton, Paint
Today, art enthusiasts and venturesome interior designers find a lot to love and appreciate about antique and vintage masks, particularly as they have earned a distinct place amid a collection of folk art and other collectibles and curiosities in contemporary homes.
Folk art refers to art that people, not classically trained, created for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it is typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition. Masks, as part of this history, have been used in carnivals, theater, medicine, therapy, religion and more. The use of masks in rituals and sacred ceremonies goes back thousands of years, and masks in general are believed to be much older. And all kinds of other uses have been found for masks and face coverings over time. We have enlisted these accessories for protection, to signal modesty, facilitate flirtation, enable licentiousness or simply to look cool.
Archaeologists found a mask in Palestine that is believed to be 9,000 years old, a Neolithic-era stone mask that may have been part of rituals associated with the worship of ancestors. Some tribal masks are worn as an offering to the gods. Masks are among the most important African art forms, for example, and traditional African masks can be used to lend a concrete form to an invisible spirit. Dancers donning wooden tribal masks celebrate important events to honor their deceased ancestors. These masks are also very important devices for storytelling and sharing the oral history of a community.
For Asian artists, specific colors are used in masks to convey different values and ideas. In Japan, a red Oni mask worn by performers during a festival might signify anger, while in China’s Peking Opera, a mask that has been hand-painted gold would be worn by an immortal.
Mexican craftspeople make masks for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater. A common symbol of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead is a skull, which is widely represented in masks (although the innumerable activities associated with the holiday are by no means universal).
We’re inviting you to explore and pay respect to the long folk-art traditions that underpin mask-making by introducing antique and vintage masks to your space. Find an exciting collection on 1stDibs today.
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