Balinese Long Mask with Lizards
Balinese Long Mask with Lizards
Balinese Long Mask with Lizards

Balinese Long Mask with Lizards


Collection

Dan Przybylski Collection


Collection

Global Connections


Identifier

PR36


Artist

unknown


Description

This is a handcarved mask from Bali, Indonesia. The mask has three lizards on the cheeks and forehead of the mask. The mask is decorated with repeating white dots and curled lines on the lizards. There are slits under the masks' eyes and a hook on the back for hanging. The mask may have been made with Albesia wood native to Indonesia.


Medium

wood

Inscription

Made in Indonesia

Width

4.5in

Height

19.25in

Length

2.5in

Where Made (Region)

Bali

Where Made (Country)

Indonesia

Related place

Indonesia

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

Oct 10 2018

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art