Artisan Crafted Javanese Display Mask, "Golden Sun Empress"
Gracious and graceful, this mask represents a member of the royal family. Such pieces are typical of ancient Javanese dance drama. Gold embellishes her serene features and hand-beaten copper forms her crown. Designed by Nenny Lukhita, it is finished with lacquer and stands on an iron rod on a mahogany base.
- 0.14 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- 28 cm H x 17 cm W x 6 cm D
- 11" H x 6.75" W x 2.4" D
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