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BALINESE ALLEGORICAL BRASS METAL BHOMA MASK, RAKSHASA
Estimate:
$10 - $50
Sold
$40
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Description
Hand made, metal overlay. Modeled as Far Eastern divine spirit.
This is a striking, hand made and decorated, allegorical Bhoma wall mask modeled as a Rakshasa, a vengeful spirit of various Far Eastern traditions, and with an Awakened, or Third Eye. Profuse applied red and blue enamel decorations, and incised metal overlay, with a rich vintage patina. Exquisite details. Hanging hardware.
Issued: c. 1970
Dimensions: 8"H x 6.5"W
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Provenance: David Farin Collection
This is a striking, hand made and decorated, allegorical Bhoma wall mask modeled as a Rakshasa, a vengeful spirit of various Far Eastern traditions, and with an Awakened, or Third Eye. Profuse applied red and blue enamel decorations, and incised metal overlay, with a rich vintage patina. Exquisite details. Hanging hardware.
Issued: c. 1970
Dimensions: 8"H x 6.5"W
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Provenance: David Farin Collection