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Balinese monkey masks (topeng bojog) are used in dance-dramas based on the ancient Indian moral epic the Ramayana. In Balinese Hinduism, monkeys as sacred guardians and protectors of temples where their auspicious presence brings good luck.
Made by the Naga, tribal ethnic groups in India, conch shell ear covers were worn by warriors attached to pierced ears through a hole in the shell. Stippled abstract images of standing male with raised arms as status sign, mounted on Lucite base and is a fascinating piece of cultural art.
Made by the Naga, tribal ethnic groups in India, shell ear covers like this with stippled abstract image of standing male with raised arms were worn by warriors as status symbols.
This charming vintage folk-art panel of a barefoot female farmer with a woven rattan basket behind her with the handle over her forehead is part of a 3 part set of farmer images
Wonderful painted wood panel of a barefoot female farmer with long cultivating tool at the end of a demanding workday wearing a modest peasant dress with simple round earrings. Part of a 3 panel set of Female Farmer with a Hoe (T052C-BLE), Female Farmer with a Basket (T052B-BLE and Court Dancer (T052A-BLE).
Authentic vintage mask of a king (topeng dalem) carved in the Balinese community on Lombok Island. Honoring historical kings, it was also an offering to please the gods. It exhibits the king’s qualities: a refined, cultured, idealized, model leader. Mounted on museum quality stand.
This vintage Indonesian rice paddle/spoon was crafted from local wood by a Lombok craftsman and is a fine example of the cultural art of the Sasak people who number three million and comprise about 80% of its population. As animism farmers for two millennia, they lived in houses surrounding religious compounds where they held religious…
Made by the Naga, a collection of tribal groups in India with a past headhunting tradition, conch shell ear covers are worn by warriors. This has a stippled image of a buffalo’s neck and head inside V-shaped horns, a symbol of wealth, prosperity. On Lucite base, they are unique cultural art.
Given its size this smaller early 20th century Hsun-ok with simple sophisticated designs of with parallel rows of intricate triangular and beaded borders may been placed as decorative piece on a home altar.
Made from wool and natural dyes this small vibrant vintage carpet square can be used for meditation, an accent piece or hung on a wall. The center has 4 stylized bats, the ultimate symbol of good luck, blessings, happiness and riches.
Used in ritual Cham Dances, this whimsical and colorful mask emphasizes the horses playful character, alertness and strength with large eyes, painted lashes, wide raised lids, flaring nostrils, open mouth and pointed ears framed by beautifully carved rows of black hair.
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