19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side.
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side.
Wood
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. It features handles which are used to open and close the creatures m...
Wood
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. It features handles which are used to open and close the creatures m...
Wood
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.
Wood
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.
Wood
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.
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
Indonesian Asian Javanese Hand Carved Painted Wood Jaguar or Mythical Cat Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
These masks are generally used in traditional Javanese dances (wayang topeng).
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side.
Wood
Sold
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
Sold
H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This bright orange mask depicts a mythical being inspired by Javanese folklore.
Wood
Javanese Carved & Painted Wood Dance Mask
Located in Seattle, WA
Javanese carved and painted wood dance mask from the Dieng Plateau region in central Java, Indonesia.
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
The Javanese script on the back is the name of the character, Lembu Amiluhur, the king who is the father of prince Panji.
Hardwood
$526 / set
H 7.49 in Dm 7.88 in
Kumba Karna Masks, Wood, Tribal Folk Art, Indonesian, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These Kumba Karna Masks are tribal decorative objects realized in the Indonesian island of Bali, during the second half of the 20th century. Dimensions: cm 19 x 20. Traditional...
Wood
A Hand-carved Wood Hunting mask, Borneo, Indonesia, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved hunting mask, Borneo, Early to Mid 20th Century. Hand-carved light-colored wood, with red and black enamel accents for the eyes and lips. A patina is present throughout...
Enamel
Vintage Balinese Theater Mask, Hand-Carved Teak, Polychrome, 1975-80
Located in New York, NY
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 Mas...
Teak
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Balinese "Barong" carving darting to the early 20th century. This piece features red polychrome and wood carved detailing. The Barong is a Balinese spirit guardian resembling a lio...
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Indonesian Theater Mask, Teak, 1975-1980
Located in New York, NY
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 Mas...
Teak
$704Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.04 in W 7.88 in D 6.82 in
19th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Tribal Mask
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden tribal mask. Age: Burma, 19th century Size of mask only: Height 27 C.M. / Width 20 C.M. / Thickness 17.3 C.M. Height including stand: 58.5 C.M. Condition: Nic...
Wood
$1,212
H 15.75 in W 12.21 in D 6.7 in
Large Sculptural Indonesian Carved Wood Mask, Polychrome Guardian Figure
Located in Antwerp, BE
A striking and highly sculptural carved wooden guardian mask, originating from Indonesia, possibly Bali, dating to the mid-20th century. The mask is powerfully rendered with exagger...
Wood, Paint
Vintage Hand-Carved Indonesian Theater Mask, Teak, 1975-1980
Located in New York, NY
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 Mas...
Teak
$2,250
H 6 in W 6 in
"Half Mask with Pug Nose and Two Teeth, " Wood Mask created in Indonesia
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This half-mask features curly hair, large eyes, a "pug nose" and two buck teeth. It was created by an unknown Indonesian artist and is approximately 6" high by 6" wide.
Wood
$2,250
H 7 in W 5.5 in
"Indonesian Mask with Dark Face and Gold Accents, " Painted Wood 19th Century
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This mask, created by an unknown Indonesian artist, features dark sin, gold and red eyes, teeth, and hair. It is approximately 7" tall by 5 1/2" wide.
Wood, Paint, Panel
$700 / set
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
This set of 3 mid-20th century mask were sed on the island of Madura for ceremonial purposes. The island of Madura is situated off the north-eastern coast of Java. This mask features...
Wood
$950
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
Early Java Dance Mask Green Red Black Pigments Early 20th Cent Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Java Dance Mask with green, red and black, early 20th Cent Indonesia, possibly earlier. Elaborately carved with curls in hair on top of head, eyebrows, beard and moustache. ...
Wood
Early 20th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Puppet Head with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden puppet head with stand. Age: Burma, Early 20th century Size of head only: Height 19 C.M. / Width 13.7 C.M. / Depth 13 C.M. Height including stand: 36.4 C.M. C...
Wood
$2,250
H 7 in W 6 in D 3 in
"Indonesian, Half Mask with Slanted Eyes, " Carved from Wood & Painted 19th Cen.
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This wooden half mask features slanted eyes and a deep black/olive color. It was created by an unknown Indonesian artist and is approximately 7" high by 6" wide.
Wood, Paint
Ceremonial Dance Mask from San Francisco Ozomatlan, Guerrero, Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceremonial dance mask from San Francisco Ozomatlan, Guerrero 1970's. This rare mask is from a Nahua / Totonaca indigenous community
Leather, Wood, Paint
$4,500
H 7.7 in W 5.7 in D 2.1 in L 7.7 in
Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mask is hand...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$2,240Sale 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
$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 ...
Teak, Paint
$3,600
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
$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
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
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
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.08 in W 13.59 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
$2,400Sale 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
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
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
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 44.89 in W 58.27 in D 1.97 in
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1940
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This captivating Balinese Kamasan textile painting showcases the distinctive style rooted in the classical Wayang tradition, unfolding a mythic tableau rich with symbolism and storyt...
Cotton, Paint
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
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 57.49 in W 58.47 in D 1.97 in
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1940
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An early 20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. It is stretched over a can...
Cotton, Paint
$4,700
H 11.03 in W 166.15 in D 0.01 in
Exceptionally Long Bali Hindu Textile 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
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
$8,400
H 42.92 in W 95.28 in D 5.91 in
Striking Mentawai Tribal Door Panel Bilou Gibbon Carving c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking antique door panel hails from the remote Mentawai Islands off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Expertly hand-carved from a single slab of aged tropical hardwood, the pi...
Wood
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
Ancient Majapahit Temple Stone Block from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Worn by time and whispering centuries of forgotten devotion, this weathered block of stone once stood proudly as part of a sacred Majapahit temple in the heart of Java. Carved in the...
Stone
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.