Mid–20th Century Hand-Carved Balinese Raksasa Mask, Indonesia, c.1950–1970

from £55.00

Striking Balinese Raksasa mask is a fine example of traditional Indonesian craftsmanship, hand-carved by skilled artisans using time-honoured techniques. Originating from Bali and dating to the mid–20th century, the mask represents the powerful Raksasa figure, a mythical demon guardian central to Balinese ritual, dance, and theatre. Rich in expression and sculptural detail, it stands as both a dramatic decorative object and a highly collectible piece of ethnographic art.

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Striking Balinese Raksasa mask is a fine example of traditional Indonesian craftsmanship, hand-carved by skilled artisans using time-honoured techniques. Originating from Bali and dating to the mid–20th century, the mask represents the powerful Raksasa figure, a mythical demon guardian central to Balinese ritual, dance, and theatre. Rich in expression and sculptural detail, it stands as both a dramatic decorative object and a highly collectible piece of ethnographic art.