Antique/Vintage Rangda Mask on Museum Stand, Indonesia, Bali (1310BML) SPECIAL PRICE

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In Bali, Indonesia, Hindu villages have a sacred collection of woodcarvings in the form of Balinese masks (topeng) danced as offerings to the gods with a gamelan percussion orchestra. Balinese dance masks are endowed with magic (tenget) ), especially. the 2 central to Balinese mythology, culture and their past of animism:  Rangda and Barong. Barong is leader of the forces of good and Rangda is the demon-queen leader of an army of witches and spirits practicing black magic.  Barong is a lion-like animal able to negate Rangda’s power and malevolence. A major clash between them  is featured in the epic Barong dance (Calonarang) where Barong prevails and restores the traditional balance and stability of the village. Folk-art and ethnic masks from Bali like this are are highly respected by all Balinese and part of the VA  Hindu-Cultural-and-Ritual art collection

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