Description
Painted wood
West of Bali island
Indonesian archipelago
end of 19th century beginning of 20th century
very good condition (paint missing from the nose and cheekbones as a result of ‘battles’)
a cloth wrapped around the mask to make the wearer ‘disappear
with a third eye
temple mask used for ceremonial dances and battles between spirits (Singha being on the positive side of celestial forces)
an interesting collector’s item
Dimensions:
22 cm high
18 cm wide
15 cm deep
ref : 81402 * dsi
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