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Patron of arts and sciences, Ganesha blesses every soul with a life full of success and free of obstacles. As a benevolent god, the deity is worshipped in diverse celebrations around the year, inspiring Made Mulyani to handcraft this acacia wood mask. Honoring Ganesha and his magnificence, the Balinese artisan creates an intricate artwork featuring the divinity wearing glamorous accessories, all painted by hand in a palette of golden and black hues that enhance the wood's natural color.

Celebrating the royalty of Indonesia, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family creates this depiction of a Balinese woman. Carved from suar wood, she wears an ornate headdress that is painted by hand with white frangipani flowers and gold-tone accents. This wall sculpture is named Tapel Kraton, meaning "royal woman" in Balinese.

The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

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.

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.

Graceful in crimson and gold, this woman wears the unique headdress of the Janger dance. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves the magnificent mask from crocodile wood, and paints it with vivid detail as she shares one of Bali's dance traditions. The Janger became popular in the 1920s, as it allows young men and women to dance together. Twelve females sit together, swaying and singing sweetly, while a corresponding number of men execute the aggressive kecak chants and movements of the dance. Eventually, the individuals stand up and perform creative routines, the men generally taking on clownish roles while the women present more provocative choreographies.

A hook on the back permits wall display.

Graceful in emerald and gold, this woman wears the unique headdress of the Janger dance. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves the magnificent mask from crocodile wood, and paints it with vivid detail as she shares one of Bali's dance traditions. The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

The Janger became popular in the 1920s, as it allows young men and women to dance together. Twelve females sit together, swaying and singing sweetly, while a corresponding number of men execute the aggressive kecak chants and movements of the dance. Eventually, the individuals stand and perform creative routines, the men generally taking on clownish roles while the women present more provocative choreographies.

Features a hook for hanging

A headdress of floral petals crowns a queen from ancient Javanese dance drama. Golden details embellish her serene features in a beautiful mask by Nenny Lukhita. Carved by hand, it is finished with lacquer. The mask stands on an iron rod on a mahogany base.

Carved by hand and covered with golden foil, this lacquered mask is typical of ancient Javanese dance drama. Nenny Lukhita adds an ornate crown of hammered copper that denotes a member of the royal family. This exceptional mask stands on an iron rod on a mahogany base.