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THBVintage Javanese Painted Wood Dance Mask
Lot 83c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, East Java, early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved and hand-painted wooden mask depicting a dramatic character of the Topeng Javanese dances, performed to interpret traditional myths and stories about heroes and kings, accompanied by gamelan music. This character is called a Buta. Buta are wide-eyed demons that come forth to challenge the benevolent and are ultimately defeated to exemplify the positive qualities of heroism and bravery. Clearly presenting an angry and violent countenance, this mask possesses a green complexion, bulging eyes, a prominent nose, and parted red lips bearing teeth and long fangs, a black mustache, and is adorned with a black dotted browline as well as a central incised featherlike ornament on the forehead. Note the openwork eyes enable the wearer to see out. Such masks (topeng) are related to the cult of the ancestors, and the dancers are understood to be interpreters of the gods. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 6.75" L x 5" W (17.1 cm x 12.7 cm)
Provenance: private Johnson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA
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#152258Expected surface wear with scuffs, scratches, and nicks to high-pointed areas. Small area of inactive insect wear to one temple. Despite the age wear, this mask presents a dramatic visage with wonderful details. Strung with metal wire on verso for mounting purposes.Condition
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