Antique carved wooden dance mask – Bali

This traditional Balinese dance mask, made of hand-carved and painted wood, embodies the timeless beauty of the sacred arts of the Island of the Gods. Its serene expression, stylized curves, and colorful headdress are a testament to craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation.

Used in ritual dances or theatrical performances, this type of mask has an authentic patina (it dates from the 1970s/80s) that reflects its antiquity. It is expressively painted, with black lines accentuating the eyes and mouth, and a headdress richly decorated with traditional geometric patterns.

An object of high decorative and cultural value, ideal for lovers of ethnographic art or those passionate about Asian traditions.

• Origin: Bali (Indonesia)
• Material: Carved and painted wood
• Condition: Old with traces of use, authentic patina
• Height: Approximately 20 cm
• Width: Approx. 16 cm
• Weight: approximately 100 grams

At the heart of Balinese tradition, masks are much more than mere stage props: they become the receptacle of a spirit, the bridge between the visible and the invisible. This spirit, with its immobile yet presence-filled face, still seems to whisper sacred stories to attentive ears. the magic of the Buddha Balinese sacred art