Garuda is a Hindu mythological bird that is believed to bring about a better life. The bird is also the incarnation of Vishnu God of Preservation for traveling between Heaven and Earth. This mask is made of Balinese pule wood and leather detailed in an intricate array of techniques to create a fantastic effect.

Price: $172.95

This black bird called a guak in Bali is believed to be the king of Kokokan. The guak is a bird that provides help and assistance to people in critical moments - an important part of the Balinese belief system. This mask is made from Balinese pule wood and leather.

Price: $222.95

The monkey is considered a holy animal in the Balinese Hindu tradition due to the key role Hanoman the white monkey played in the Ramayana epic. Hanoman and an army of monkeys helps Rama save the beautiful queen Sita from the evil ogre Rawana. Monkeys are also ubiquitous in everyday Balinese life. They roam the temple grounds disrupting religious ceremonies with their chattering and cackles. Inspired by this Nyoman Setiawan creates this pule... (Read More)

Price: $64.95

Huge bulging pupils peaked by swirling eyebrows and rimmed in red capture the viewer's attention luring the observer into the dramatic and imaginative milieu of this hand-crafted pule wood mask. The expressive features appear to neither placate nor terrify as enigmatic lips pull a long slash across the jaw of Nyoman Setiawan's original creation.

Price: $84.95

In the famed Hindu Ramayana epic Guaksa is a bird character who plays an important role assisting Rama in the rescue of his beloved Sita hostage to the evil ogre-king Rahwana. Nyoman Setiawan carves the image by hand from local pule wood using acrylic paints to adorn distinctive features. Captivating in its golden and earthen tones the work offers a sublime accent to the home décor.

Price: $104.95

Nyoman Setiawan captures the essence of Balinese legends and myths through his fabulously theatrical masks. This piece represents Jauk Manis a gentle and humorous spirit who often appears in traditional dances. The smiling expression is carved from pule wood painted in red and white acrylics and adorned with a single synthetic gem on the forehead. Abundant tufts of domesticated goat hair complete the composition.

Price: $69.95

A pleasant expression characterizes this theatrical mask hand-crafted by the talented Nyoman Setiawan. He represents Laksmana the younger brother of Rama in the famed Hindu Ramayana epic. According to the story he slays the villain Meganada the powerful son of the evil ogre-king Rahwana. Sculpted from pule wood the piece revels in soothing acrylic colors and elegant synthetic stones aptly reflecting time-honored Balinese traditions.

Price: $112.95

The long-nosed Bondres with his wrinkled visage brings a comic touch to Balinese dance-drama. This beloved character represents the common man usually appearing at the end of the performance. His half-mask leaves the chin uncovered to make his character more realistic and the personage has evolved a light drama form of his own known as Babondresan. Nyoman Setiawan sculpts this beautiful example from pule wood prized by mask carvers for its... (Read More)

Price: $87.95

Snorting with excitement Kala Rau opens his savage maw; his eyes bug out with emotion. This is the moment of revenge. The bodiless demon swallows Ratih the moon goddess causing a lunar eclipse. This conflict began when the goddess told the god Wisnu that the demon was stealing a drink of tirta amerta the elixir of immortality meant only for gods and goddesses. Wisnu swiftly threw his magic discus and cut off Kala Rau's head. But the elixir had... (Read More)

Price: $112.95