Javanese Cirebon Dance Mask – Tari Topeng
$75.00
Cirebon in West Java is famous for its mask dance that is based on various poems (ie Ramayana) with its central figure prince Panji. The different styles of masks are countless as are the versions of the Panji chronicles. The color of the face and shape of the eyes indicate what type of character is being portrayed. This particular mask depicts the prince with a green face, a carved headdress and the third eye on his forehead
6″ wide 6.75″ tall 3.5″ deep 4.4 oz, carved wood with polychrome paint, some markings on the inside, Java Indonesia, mid 20th century
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