icon handOver $133.7 million USD sent to artisans so far!

Similar Items

Product ID: 384780

Balinese Handpainted Good vs. Evil Wood Dance Mask, "Barong Dance"

Bright colors and golden accents bring life to this hand-carved and painted mask... more

infoComing Back!

This item is available for backorder and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Read more

infoPre-Order Now!

This item is available for pre-order and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Read more

Details

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

  • Suar wood
  • Signed by the artist
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Indonesia.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesiaicon info
Gift Info

Customer Reviews

Purchased this? Leave your review.

Artist rating

Total reviews

79

NANCY

Verified Reviewer

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.

Purchased Item:

Barong Dance, Balinese Handpainted Good vs. Evil Wood Dance Mask

Was This Review Helpful?

icon likeYes (0)No (0)

Neela

From Houston

Verified Reviewer

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.

Best Uses

Was This Review Helpful?

icon likeYes (0)No (0)

Robin

Verified Reviewer

12/12/2023

"Beautifully Carved"

Bought as gift for a friend that collects gargoyles. Heavy, beautifully carved.

Was This Review Helpful?

icon likeYes (0)No (0)

Linda

Verified Reviewer

03/27/2023

"Gracefully adorns my art wall"

Beautiful piece. Very colorful. Nicely made

Purchased Item:

Beautiful Legong Dancer, Unique Cultural Wood Mask

Was This Review Helpful?

icon likeYes (0)No (0)

Teresa

Verified Reviewer

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!!

Was This Review Helpful?

icon likeYes (1)No (0)

jonesparg

From Finger Lakes District, New York USA

Verified Reviewer

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.

Was This Review Helpful?

icon likeYes (2)No (0)

You May Also Like

Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Subrata has been a master carver for many years. He is one of the original Novica artisans and now provides work to other artisans at his carving workshop. He has trained his daughter, Indrawati, in all aspects of his business and she will keep the workshop going when Subrata no longer is able to.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Nyoman Subrata has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1300 and the most recent for $2600. Proceeds were used to stock up on the materials he needs, such as various woods.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Subrata employs carvers and finishers at his workshop.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

 
icon upBACK TO TOP