Balinese Handpainted Good vs. Evil Wood Dance Mask, "Barong Dance"
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Bright colors and golden accents bring life to this hand-carved and painted mask by Bali's Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family. Believed to be king of the spirits, Barong is a panther-like creature that figures prominently in Balinese legend. He is the leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen. The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in the Barong dance and represents the eternal battle between good and evil.
- 1.60 kgs
- 3.5 lbs
- 39 cm L x 26 cm W x 12 cm D
- 15.25" L x 10.25" W x 4.7" D
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NANCY
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03/19/2022
"Magnificent!"
Barong is now busy protecting the house, frightening evil spirits but grinning heartily at the rest of us. He has added a colorful and life-enhancing presence that is a delight to encounter daily. After his arrival I particularly enjoyed watching Barong dance rituals on YouTube and highly recommend them to anyone contemplating ordering the mask since you ll understand his significance and character better. Incidentally, I had no trouble hanging him on the wall with a tiny bit of ingenuity.
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Barong Dance, Balinese Handpainted Good vs. Evil Wood Dance Mask
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Neela
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12/16/2023
"Grateful heart"
Its an exquisite gift to give to a religious person.Mine was received with joy!The artists message was one that resonated.
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Robin
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12/12/2023
"Beautifully Carved"
Bought as gift for a friend that collects gargoyles. Heavy, beautifully carved.
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Linda
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03/27/2023
"Gracefully adorns my art wall"
Beautiful piece. Very colorful. Nicely made
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Teresa
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01/12/2023
"More beautiful in person!!"
These hand crafted stars are individual works of art & sizable; may have to order more for myself & as gifts!!
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jonesparg
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08/13/2022
"Third artwork by members of the Subrata family"
I purchased my first Subrata Barong mask 25 years ago, and it guards the door of the family house since that time. When I established my own consulting business and needed a work apartment I went to Novica to see if I could find another piece by the Subrata Paterfamilias, Nyoman Subrata, who carved our old Barong mask and also a beautiful mer-person sculpture that I have at work. I was sad to see that he had left us, but delighted to see that another family member carries on his legacy. Very happy with this new Barong, who watchfully guards the door to my work residence.
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