Balinese Drama Mask Pensive Man Topeng Hand Carved wood Vintage Bali ART

Balinese Drama Mask Pensive Man Topeng Hand Carved wood Vintage Bali ART Old Balinese Mask Hand Carved Wood Topeng is used in the Drama or Calang Arang to tell stories that have been passed down for generations. Each mask embodies a different character. The Balinese believe that when a performer wears a mask that he becomes the character they are portraying, or that the mask comes to life. The mask are blessed by a Hindu priest before each performance.  The performances are considered sacred. And an important part of Balinese culture.This mask is Pensive Man . He was carved in the Ubud area and is one in a series that I bought last winter from a family of Mask Carvers in a small village north east of Ubud. These mask are from their own collection and are older with a great used patina, not new. Each mask  has a different expression and are one of a kind and perfect for a mask collection.This is an older vintage mask, and has wear that is expected with the age of this mask, please review our photos.Carved of pule wood. A wood often used for mask making. carved with nice details.  This mask comes complete with strap and you could actually wear this mask as part of a costume.Perfect collector pieceSize 7"  X 6" wide - 3"deepOne of a kindHand CarvedSolid woodArtisan crafted in BaliShips FAST from the USA Since 1988 we have ethically sourced and hand picked our products directly from the artisans and craftspeople on the back roads, family compounds and markets of Bali and other Indonesian islands. Our mission is to improve the lives of Balinese families we work with by finding a market for their amazing art & handicrafts, while helping keep the traditional arts and crafts alive for future generations. Our shop in Downeast coastal Maine offers an ever changing kaleidoscope of Balinese folk art, Buddhist & Hindu art, stone garden statuary, wood carvings, traditional mask, mermaids, winged mobiles, architectural finds, antiques, artifacts, home decor treasures, batik clothing & silver jewelry. Click>>> Acadia World Traders to view our entire collection of Bali Art, home decor & unique finds! Check Out All of our Special Offers For Amazing deals on Unique Art, Home Decor & More!