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MASK of Pentul
Bali, Indonesia
Late 19th - early 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 18 ; L. ; Thickness : 14 cm
Pentul is one of the servants of Prince Panji of Topeng, the Balinese dance theater.
He is identifiable by his open shape on the chin, his prominent and cylindrical nose, his two central incisions, his prominent cheeks and his painted eyes surrounded by red. His hair and eyebrows are drawn in black.
The reverse side is left rough.
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