Vintage Indonesian Monkey Mask | Authentic Folk Art Import

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Vintage Indonesian Monkey Mask | Authentic Folk Art ImportSpecifications Origin: Indonesia Material: Carved wood with painted details Condition: Good Catalogue Note This finely carved Indonesian mask is emblematic of the Topeng dance tradition of Bali and Java, wherein masked performers enact stories drawn from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Crowned with a stylized monkey figurebelieved to represent Hanuman, the revered vanara of South Asian mythologythe piece embodies the syncretism of

stitched to the base

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The mask is distinguished by its graphic "plumage"—a series of chevrons

The open silhouette integrates seamlessly over tailoring or knitwear

but it carries the weight of a craft practiced for thousands of years

satin finish that only comes from age and handling

Crowned with a stylized monkey figure—believed to represent Hanuman

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It is an investment in cultural integrity

Beads show organic variation in cut and color

Traditionally kept out of sight rather than displayed