Balinese Drama Mask Sour Puss Man Topeng Hand Carved wood Vintage Bali ART

Old Balinese Mask Hand Carved Wood Topeng is used in the Drama or Calang Arang to tell stories that have been passed down for generations. Each mask embodies a different character. The Balinese believe that when a performer wears a mask that he becomes the character they are portraying, or that the mask comes to life. The mask are blessed by a Hindu priest before each performance.  The performances are considered sacred. And an important part of Balinese culture.

This mask is Sour Puss Man . He was carved in the Ubud area and is one in a series that I bought last winter from a family of Mask Carvers in a small village north east of Ubud. These mask are from their own collection and are older with a great used patina, not new. Each mask  has a different expression and are one of a kind and perfect for a mask collection.

This is an older vintage mask, and has wear that is expected with the age of this mask, please review our photos.

Carved of pule wood. A wood often used for mask making. carved with nice details.  This mask comes complete with strap and you could actually wear this mask as part of a costume.

• Perfect collector piece
• Size 7.5"  X 7" wide - 3.5"deep
• One of a kind
• Hand Carved
• Solid wood
• Artisan crafted in Bali
• Ships FAST from the USA