A Rare Batak Deformity mask from Sumatra, Indonesia
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A Rare Toba Batak carved wood dance mask with thick red vegetable pigment and a most unusual deformed face, with mouth cocked to one side and inset teeth in random angles, the face leaning to one side suggesting a stroke victim or illness. The mask wood shows years of field use and wear as a dance mask. Batak peoples, Sumatra, Indonesia. The mask measures 11.5 x 7 inches.
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Fair, well handled
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A Rare Batak Deformity mask from Sumatra, Indonesia
Estimate $500 - $800
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