Indonesian Bali " Rangda " Carved Wood, Hand Painted, Tribal Mask With Long Hair
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:24680976 | Provenance: Bali |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia | Culture: Indonesian |
| Handmade: Yes | Modified Item: No |
Indonesian (Balinese) "Rangda" Wood Carved, Hand Painted, Tribal Mask with Long Hair (as seen in the photos).
I originally purchased this piece from a friend in Denver, Colorado who imports art, textiles and architectural artifacts directly from Indonesia (Bali and Java) and India.
While Rangda can be seen as fearsome, she is also considered a protective force, warding off evil, in certain parts of Bali, much like Kali is seen as a benevolent mother goddess of fertility and destr...uction in Northeastern India in Assam, Tripura -- the mask of this ferocious mythological figure is revered in the village temples and dances as a patron and a protector against evil.
Rangda is a term in old Javanese that means "widow."
Very unique, colorful collection piece.
Dimensions:12.75" (w) x 12.50 (h) [Wooden Mask]12.00" (d) [Front-to-Back]18.00" (w) x 51.00" (h) [Full Mask including Hair ]
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail, or USPS Parcel Select Ground.
I originally purchased this piece from a friend in Denver, Colorado who imports art, textiles and architectural artifacts directly from Indonesia (Bali and Java) and India.
While Rangda can be seen as fearsome, she is also considered a protective force, warding off evil, in certain parts of Bali, much like Kali is seen as a benevolent mother goddess of fertility and destr...uction in Northeastern India in Assam, Tripura -- the mask of this ferocious mythological figure is revered in the village temples and dances as a patron and a protector against evil.
Rangda is a term in old Javanese that means "widow."
Very unique, colorful collection piece.
Dimensions:12.75" (w) x 12.50 (h) [Wooden Mask]12.00" (d) [Front-to-Back]18.00" (w) x 51.00" (h) [Full Mask including Hair ]
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail, or USPS Parcel Select Ground.
