Vintage Balinese Topeng Mask Movable Jaw Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Decor

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View Vintage Balinese Topeng Mask Movable Jaw Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Decor with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Overview  This remarkable vintage Balinese  Topeng Bondres  theatrical mask is hand-carved from native lightweight timber and features a fully functional hinged lower jaw. Rendered in an olive-green painted finish with dramatic crimson lips, individually carved teeth, and applied textured fiber eyebrows and mustache, this piece offers exceptional sculptural character. It serves as an extraordinary focal point for Eclectic, Boho-Chic, Wabi-Sabi, or Maximalist gallery wall displays and collector shelves. Cultural & Artistic Background  In traditional Balinese dance-drama,  Topeng Bondres  masks represent comedic, eccentric, and peasant character archetypes. Unlike noble static masks, comic masks feature articulated or separate lower jaws bound by internal leather or fiber straps, allowing the performer to speak, joke, and improvise during village temple ceremonies ( Odalan ). Crafted by master woodcarvers ( pande ), every detail—from the wide open smile to the applied natural fiber facial features—is designed to amplify expression and bring folklore to life. Condition & Surface Character  • Very good vintage condition with the internal hinged jaw mechanism functioning smoothly. • Features authentic, age-appropriate pigment wear, subtle edge rub, and natural surface softening across painted surfaces. • Hand-chiseling texture remains crisp on the interior cavity, with secure original attachment points for the lower jaw hinges. Dimensions & Weight  • Height: 7.0 inches • Width: 5.8 inches • Depth: 3.0 inches Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Indonesian.

Culture

Indonesian