Barong Celeng Handmade Albesian Wood Barong Bangkal Mask from Bali _artisan--novica-artisan-9938 Chest (9-11")

Chest (9-11")

Paisley motif spirals curl below the ears in this original design by Rupadana

The artisan lines the petite box with velvet and adds a mirror in the lid

Baby alpaca refers to the finest fleece from the first shearing of the season

Waxed thread & glass beads

Barong Celeng Handmade Albesian Wood Barong Bangkal Mask from Bali _artisan--novica-artisan-9938 Chest (9-11")With imagination and skill, Komang Sulaksana of Bali brings to us this detailed and fierce mask representing Barong Bangkal, or the 'Great Boar,' a guardian god of Bali. He is celebrated on the holidays known as Galungan and Kuningan; a lot of pork is consumed while the Barong is paraded around for protection. The grey finish gives the mask an antique feeling, and the carvings etched into the face bring this god to life. Perhaps it will guard your