Javanese Wood Dance Mask - Panji
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Indonesia, Java, ca. 1950 CE. A hand-carved polychrome mask, most likely intended for the traditional dance drama known as Wayang Topeng from the island of Java in Indonesia. Topeng is the Indonesian word for mask and these dances feature mask-wearing performers dressed in elaborate costumes who as an ensemble interpret traditional stories derived from traditional fables, tales of heros and villains, and myths. The dance is accompanied by gamelan music. This particular mask may represent Panji, the prince of East Java whose life story has provided inspiration for literature and drama throughout what is modern day Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Panji masks usually depict a smooth white or green face with elongated and narrow eyes, a straight and pointy nose, and partially opened lips - all topped with a rather unadorned rounded cap. This example is painted in white with red, gold, and black details. Wire and cord strung through four perforations for wearing and/or suspension. Size: 6.75" W x 5.75" H (17.1 cm x 14.6 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, James Caswell, Santa Monica, CA.
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#109606
Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, James Caswell, Santa Monica, CA.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#109606
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Intact with surface wear and minor paint loss as shown.
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Javanese Wood Dance Mask - Panji
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