Barong Ket mask (DETAIL)

From the press release:
Sacred Realm: Blessings and Good Fortune across Asia


Barong Ket mask

Made by Ida Bagus Anom Suryawan (b. 1969)

Circa 2011

Mas, Bali, Indonesia

Wood, paint, hide, human hair, metal bells, 24K gold leaf, silver, glass beads

IFAF Collection, Museum of International Folk Art (FA.2011.44.1)

The Barong is a protective spirit.  While his bulging eyes, fangs, and red face indicate that he is a demon, he is a symbol of good with the power to quell dark forces and bring balance to the world. 

 

Usage: IFAF Collection, Museum of International Folk Art

Credit: Photo Kitty Leaken


Note: Representative image at left is often cropped for display purposes. Downloaded high-resolution images are not cropped.