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Vintage Mask of Balinese King (Topeng Dalem) Indonesia, Lombok (1323ERC)

Original price was: $585.00.Current price is: $485.00.

Ht: 7.25”  W: 6”  D: 3.25   |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS@GMAIL.COM FOR SHIPPING COST

Made by a carver from the Balinese community living on Lombok, this mask of a Hindu king exhibits his positive qualities as a refined, cultured, idealized, high born, model leader and is painted white, the color of purity. Mask dances and dramas honor, please and provide offerings to the gods. Mounted on a Museum Quality Stand.

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Description

This mask of a king (topeng dalem) was made by a carver from the Balinese community on the Island of Lombok. Most Balinese carvings and masks are a blend of Hinduism and its initial animism.  Hindus on Lombok descended from Balinese who ruled there from the 17th – 19th century and comprise 15% of its population. Balinese masks are often carved from pulai wood that is resistant and easier to carve, but since pulai is not native to Lombok, carvers there use a variety of woods including the light wood in this mask. This mask was collected in Indonesia the 1970’s and was carved circa 1930-1940. It is mounted on a Museum Quality Stand.

Additional information

Place of Origin

Indonesia
Period

Vintage
Date

1920-1940
Materials and Technique

Wool
Dimensions (inches)

Ht: 7.25” W: 6” D: 3.25”,
Dimensions (metric)

Ht: 18.41cm W: 15.4cm D: 8.25cm
Weight

3lbs 2oz
Condition

Very good, patina and wear consistent with age and use
Item Number

1322JLS
Shipping Box Size

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