Paint Colors: Black, red, off-white, gold, and blue-green
Dimensions: Approx.
Condition: Good, with minor wear consistent with age and handling
Catalogue Note
This Indonesian wall mask features exaggerated central incisors carved as prominent buck teeth, situated between red-painted lips. It exhibits a painted palette of black, red, off-white, gold, and blue-green, with concentric eyes and geometric facial motifs.
This style aligns with Indonesia’s extensive woodcarving tradition, where artisans across regions, including Bali, Java, and Papua; produce both ritual objects and decorative folk carvings intended for domestic use or export.
Handcrafted masks in Yogyakarta’s Bobung Village, for example, evolved from ceremonial Panji performance masks to “creative masks” aimed at tourism markets. This piece reflects that broader cultural and economic trajectory, rooted in community craftsmanship and regional wood art traditions.
Key Features
Hand-carved and painted by an Indonesian artisan
Represents evolution of Indonesian folk woodcarving for export
Painted in black, red, off-white, gold, and blue-green
Distinctive buck‑teeth motif with geometric facial paint
Reflects cultural trends in Indonesian craft economies
