A unique and colourful mask order with gold painted detail, two salamanders and lots of character. With the protruding round eyes, this piece is most similar in style to Indonesian examples seen such as from Lombok, though nothing closer has been found so far.
Like most found these days, this one was probably created for the tourist trade, sometime between the mid to late century and is in vintage condition. Along with a shallow crack under the chin, as shown, there are small scratches in the paint and it is worn in places as shown. Some paint is missing paint on the nose, cheek and in parts along the edges, as well there are slight splits in the wood above the lips which have been painted over and a small divot on the end of the nose. There is a nail in the back, perhaps used to hang it at one time, but is most of the way in, and a small hole through the top.
Measures 13.5" H x 6.5" W
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Product code: Gallerymichel Vintage Hand-Carved and Decorated Indonesian order Wooden Mask with Gold Detail