A pair of old Balinese Topeng Bondres theater masks with movable jaws

Exceptional pair of hand-carved Balinese theater masks (Topeng Bondres) with movable lower jaw and hair appliqués Origin & Provenance: Bali, Indonesia. Special Feature: Movable jaw mechanism, traditionally connected at the back via nailed leather straps. Dimensions per mask: approx. 18 × 15 × 8 cm Characters: Red mask: Depicts a rough, demon-like Bondres character with protruding fangs. Green mask: Depicts a mocking, smiling folk character with a distinctive physiognomy. Execution: Hand-carved wood with polychrome original finish, mounted hair/fur patches on eyebrows and beards, as well as decorative details. Condition: Signs of age and use, wear and flaking of the finish. The wooden construction and leather connections are intact. The overall condition emphasizes the age and authentic character of these ensemble pieces. Shipping: Careful, impact-resistant and insured shipping via DHL including tracking (tracking number).

Estimate:£3.35

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