Balinese Cultural Masks
Wood mask, 'Dolphin Goddess'
Serene and mysterious, this mask of a woman surrounded by dolphins is a graceful testimony of Balinese artistry. Nyoman Naranata hand-carves the piece with careful attention to detail, ensuring the grain of the hibiscus wood accents the facial features.
Silver plated mask sculpture, 'Beautiful Bride'
Dressed in her finest, a bride radiates quiet joy. She fashions an elaborate Balinese headdress crowned with flowers. Sukaenah sculpts the beautiful image from bronze and plates it in sterling silver. The mask is removable and can hang from the wall. Features a wood base. .
Wood and copper mask, 'Golden Queen'
A headdress of floral petals crowns a queen from ancient Javanese dance drama. Golden details embellish her serene features in a beautiful mask by Nenny Lukhita. Carved by hand, it is finished with lacquer. The mask stands on an iron rod on a mahogany base.
Wood mask, 'Man from Lombok in Orange'
This imposing personage is carved in the style of Lombok, an island east of Bali. Painted by hand, the face wears black and white teardrop on the forehead and emerald green cheeks. Wayan Rita gives the mask a crackled texture that heightens its sense of mystery.
'Rama and Sita, ' masks (pair)
These masks, hand-crafted out of Suar wood by Nyoman Subrata, depict the heroic royal couple of the Hindu epic tale Ramayana: Rama and Sita. The Ramayana tells the story of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu, who eventually wins Sita in marriage.
Wood mask, 'Boma II'
From the skilled hands of Ketut Mustika comes this fascinating mask depicting Boma. A good demon, Boma's image is found on the gate or door of many homes in Bali as he is believed to shield a house from evil spirits.
Wood mask, 'Mother Love'
A patient mother enjoys her baby's sweet games as the child crawls to the top of her head; chubby arms reach down in embrace. This mask by Made Tresna symbolizes the strength of maternal bond.
'The Charm of Rama, ' mask
The protagonist of the Ramayana epic, Rama is the incarnation of the God Wisnu who descends to earth to save humanity from evil. Every inch a prince, he wears an elaborate crown and jeweled earrings.
Wood mask, 'Love Circle'
The smooth grain of hibiscus wood highlights even contours in a harmonious mask by Made Tresna. Forming a circle, a couple signifies love that has no end. Their blissful features suggest a dream shared.
Wood mask, 'Queen Cobra'
A beautiful woman stares serenely at the viewer, her smooth features expressing tranquility. Her hair is drawn upward and twin cobras form her earrings. Crowned by a larger coiled serpent with hood spread, her headdress of flowers and vines takes on a mythic import.