ORIGINAL Barong mask from Bali - Barong - Indonesia

Barong 'masker' is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or more mask-wearing, richly costumed performers interpret traditional stories about legendary kings, heroes, and myths, accompanied by gamelan or other traditional musical instruments. Topengdance is a typical Indonesian dance that can be found in various regions of Indonesia. Topengdance is characterized primarily by the dancers using masks to cover their faces. The dance is usually performed by one dancer or a group of dancers. A few scratches and wear spots and a fantastic patina from erosion, missing some small pieces of carving here and there which is normal for its age and contributes to the authenticity of the item. It is a hand-made “God Barong” mask for decorative purposes, carved in teak wood by craftsmen from the island of Bali, Indonesia. Barong is a mythological figure on the island of Bali... He was a demon who turned to the good and became the leader of the forces of good, king of the spirits and protector of the island of Bali. Balinese culture is closely linked to Barong, with several typical dances in the region being for the God Barong. It is placed on a custom-made stand (height on stand 57 cm) and the mask itself measures approximately 32x30x13 cm. Personally, I find the mask’s expression very beautiful; it seems that the expression looks different from another angle, pure craftsmanship. This is NOT a tourist mask, but a truly original piece found in Tengalan / Bali. The mask is also made of heavy rosewood and weighs almost 2.8 kilograms including the stand. Although this mask shows light signs of use, it has fantastically rich decoration. The patina of the wood, indicating its considerable age, combined with the elegant design, make it a stunning object and collectible! • The items are carefully packed and shipped within 1 business day with PostNL (including tracking information) • Tracking updates to your Catawiki account once your parcel has been delivered. Check this regularly to avoid your parcel being returned. • If a parcel is returned, the shipping costs for the second shipment are the responsibility of the buyer. • Photos are part of the description and remain the property of Booker Trading. • The lot can be picked up by appointment in Zandvoort • If you have questions about your parcel, please contact us via the Catawiki message service. • Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping costs. These costs are the buyer’s responsibility. • We do not mark goods values below the auction value and do not mark items as 'gifts'. International government regulations prohibit such behavior. • Note: the images in our auctions are of the actual product and NOT stock photos. All of our photos are professionally taken in our studio. The photos are part of the description.

Stima:€180

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