Mask

58-17-150

From: Indonesia | Bali (Indonesia)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 58-17-150
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Balinese
Provenience Indonesia | Bali (Indonesia)
Date Made Before 1953
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Pigment
Technique Carved | Painted
Description

Wood mask with pig-like face. Widely spaced, bulging eyes, broad snout, red mouth with five square upper teeth and large fangs, pointed ears. Black carved and painted wavy hair, eyebrows, moustache and beard. Three pointed gold crown on forehead. Slits under eyes, round holes for nostrils, and open mouth. Left ear broken and missing bottom half.

Height 16 cm
Width 20 cm
Depth 10 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958

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