Hand Painted Batik Albesia Wood Mask from Indonesia, "Bagong"

Fueled with the desire to keep Javanese culture and traditions alive, Indonesian artisan Tri Sugiyanti presents this wonderfully detailed hand-carved albesia wood mask. Depicted is the Javanese puppet character Bagong, who is the youngest son of the deity Semar. Recognized by his bulging belly and bald head, the folly-ridden character is brought to life with rich color and the charming details of hand-painted batik motifs.