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Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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 performances.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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 performances.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Hand-Carved Wood Madura Island Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia, c. 1950
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Wood Madura Island Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia, c. 1950

Set of 3 Hand-Carved Wood Madura Island Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia, c. 1950

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

The island of Madura is situated off the north-eastern coast of Java. This mask features a mix of red, white & black polychrome.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

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Rare and Important Mask Ancient Java Indonesia Awesome Patina and Provenance
Rare and Important Mask Ancient Java Indonesia Awesome Patina and Provenance

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, Central Java, Indonesia, 19th century, possibly 18th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Javanese Dance Mask Yogyakarta Kraton Indonesian Court Art King Father of Panji
Javanese Dance Mask Yogyakarta Kraton Indonesian Court Art King Father of Panji

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 royal compound (kraton) in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia.

Category

20th Century Javanese Masks

Materials

Hardwood

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Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

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2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira). The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that protects and purifies the region...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950

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...

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Vintage 1950s Balinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Solid Mango Wood Bowl with Burnt Finish
Solid Mango Wood Bowl with Burnt Finish

Solid Mango Wood Bowl with Burnt Finish

$780 / item

H 5.91 in Dm 21.26 in

Solid Mango Wood Bowl with Burnt Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a curved and ribbed texture on its sides. To achieve its rich black colour the bow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Fruitwood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Scu...

Materials

Teak

Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920
Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920

Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920

$1,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.89 in W 75.99 in D 0.6 in

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak, Paint

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Long Bench, Organic Design, Indonesia, 2005
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Long Bench, Organic Design, Indonesia, 2005

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...

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest
17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest

17 Artist Mask Collection, Limited Edition of Traditional Carnival Black Forest

$1,081Sale Price / set|35% Off

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/...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Vintage French Hand-Painted Masks, 1940s, 3D Paper Art
Set of Six Vintage French Hand-Painted Masks, 1940s, 3D Paper Art

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows. "Wayang" is a type of shadow puppet show originating from the island of Java, Indonesia...

Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900

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...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Balinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Teak Wood Sculptural Long Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Teak Wood Sculptural Long Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, 20th Century
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, 20th Century

Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This mid-20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a bright mix of red, yellow, white & blue polychrome. There is also a mo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. Measures: Height with stand 47cm; Height 18cm x Width 14cm x Depth 8cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Masks

Materials

Wood

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Java Mask For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Java mask for your home. A Java mask — often made from wood, metal and silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Java mask, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Java Mask?

Prices for a Java mask start at $538 and top out at $3,107 with the average selling for $1,288.

Finding the Right Folk Art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.