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Indonesian Wood Carved Graphic Festival Mask of a Monkey ca. 20th c.

$ 118.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Wood
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Originating Region: Indonessia
  • Product Type: Votive Figure
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Era: 20th century
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia

    Description

    Vivid Color Balinese Island Wood Animal Dance Mask Expressive mask! A well carved wood animal face mask with large orbit eyes, textile fabric, reticulated jaw with and curious toothy grin.
    Size 10 inches L.
    Good age and use and of course, wear.
    From the Tryworks Collection compiled by the Rev. Richard and Jean Kellaway of Fair haven, Mass. 1990s-2000s
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