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Unique Cultural Wood Mask, "Beautiful Legong Dancer"
A young dancer is crowned with frangipani blossoms, her elaborate headdress part of the Legong dance costume. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family sculpts this extraordinary mask from crocodile wood and paints it by hand with vivid detail. The Legong probably originated in the 19th century as royal entertainment, and it is said that the prince of Sukwati fell ill and had a vivid dream in which two maidens danced to gamelan music. When he recovered, he arranged for such dances to be performed in reality.
- 0.40 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- 20 cm H x 16 cm W x 8 cm D
- 7.75" H x 6.25" W x 3.2" D
- Crocodile wood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Signed by the artist
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Bali and Java
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Sylvain
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05/24/2022
"Spectacular!! Exquisite details!"
Coming back for more and make it a pair! :)
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Jackson
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05/21/2022
"Perfectly Compact"
As a collector of handmade chess sets, I can attest to the excellent craftsmanship of this set and the lightweight build that makes it perfectly compact for travel!
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Andrew
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04/04/2022
"a great statue"
This is an outstanding piece. The quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail by this artist is simply incredible. A truly fantastic piece to display at home. Many thanks to the artist for their skillful artistry.
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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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Robert J.
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03/17/2022
"Wedding gift"
Absolutely beautiful. I gave this pair as a wedding gift and the recipients loved them. A unique piece of art has more meaning than a store bought, massed produced article and supports the craftsmen and their family. Please dont hesitate if considering a carving by the Subrata Family. You will not be disappointed.
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- This was a gift for: Friend
- Occasion: wedding
Dean
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01/20/2022
"Legong Kraton Dancer"
VERY BEAUTIFUL carving. I love it. Carving takes me back to Legong performances in Ubud.
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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
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
Subrata employs carvers and finishers at his workshop.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
Subrata Family Masks and wood sculptures
Write a review"I will… continue my father, Nyoman Subrata's work to keep his name remembered as a great artisan. I will carry on what my father started."
Master wood-carver Nyoman Subrata was one of Novica's first artisans. Sadly, he passed away in 2020. His daughter, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata, honors... read more
