Topang Mask, Java

Topang Mask, Java. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 10'' x 7'' x 4'' (25 x 18 x 10 cm).

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Central Java, ca. early 20th century CE. A carved wood Indonesian mask depicting a character from the Indonesian dance drama known as Topeng, a wondrous performance in which

Hand Carved Wood Batik Mask Java Art

wood, brown patina, black and red paint, beautiful modelled face with naturalistic facial features, painted pupils, fine carved grooved coiffure pierced in place of the ears, floral ear ornament, stro

A very large mask of a ferocious Tiger, used in festivals in Java where young men would compete to "kill" a Tiger, an ancient rite of manhood dramatized these days to commemorate the tradition. The ma

Fine Carving Red Mask made from exotic wood, thin, light but strong.

Java- yellow topeng wooden mask with animal hair mustache. 6w x 8.5h x 3.5d.

Exceedingly Rare old dance drama mask with a fascinating character with a long nose , mustache, sharp raised brow and reddish pigment. The Interior of the mask shows plenty of actual use and wear. Ear

A very fine old carved wooden Topeng mask from Java with a highly stylized zoomorphic face and several layers of red pigments suggesting years of ceremonial use. The mask measures 7x 6 inches , 11 inc

A carved wooden mask with painted features in a bright yellow color with black, red and white accents. The mask shows some handling and wear and was collected in the 1980's in Java, Indonesia. The mas

A very large mask of a ferocious Tiger, used in festivals in Java where young men would compete to "kill" a Tiger, an ancient rite of manhood dramatized these days to commemorate the tradition. The ma

A very fine old carved wooden Topeng mask from Java with a highly stylized zoomorphic face and several layers of red pigments suggesting years of ceremonial use. The mask measures 7x 6 inches , 11 inc

A lovely carved wooden mask painted yellow and with ornate coiffure and painted accents. The Topeng or dance mask measures 7.75 x 6 inches. From Java, Indonesia.

A small carved wooden drama mask with a wonderful dramatic face and painted designs, well handled wood with signs of age and field use. Java, Indonesia. The mask measures 7.25 x 5 inches ( 9 inches ta

Java- white buto tarong mask. 6w x 7.75h x 6d.

A carved wooden dance mask known as a Topeng in the form of a Demonic character from one of the many theatrical dramas performed there. Java , Indonesia. The mask measures 7.5 x 6 inches.

A very fine old carved wooden Topeng mask from Java with a highly stylized face and large nose, several layers of black and white pigments suggesting years of ceremonial use. The mask measures 7.75 x

Java- very old pink mask, bad eyes, paint loss- 7w x 8h x 5.75d. Java- yellow, monogram on back, cracked chin- 7w x 8h x 5.75d. Java- dark brown with movable moustache- 5.5w x 8h x 4.5d

Java- buto terong, green. 6w x 8h x 7.5d.

A well handled and well worn old mask with demon face, fangs and a silver colored paint.The mask shows field use and wear and likely served as a village performance mask representing an demon or angry

Vintage Topeng theatre masks from Java 6 h x 5.5 w x 3.25 d

Vintage Topeng theatre masks from Java The earliest known literary reference to wayang topeng is from 1058, and mask theatre is believed to have been very popular in the kingdoms of East Java over the

Vintage Topeng theatre mask from Java 6.5 w x 8.25 h x 5 d

A group of three ethnographic masks. ++ Skin covered dance crest. Nigeria , Ejagham style. ++ West African style face mask. ++ Polychrome folk art mask. Bali/Java . Provenance: Estate of Claude”Nyab