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Balinese Terracotta Ceremonial Mask with Painted Tattoo Motifs
Balinese Terracotta Ceremonial Mask with Painted Tattoo Motifs
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A bold and striking Balinese terracotta mask, hand-molded and vibrantly glazed in golden ochre with vivid tattoo-inspired facial markings. This expressive face, rendered in high-relief with exaggerated features and ritualistic symmetry, channels the theatrical energy of traditional Balinese Topeng (masked dance) performances.
The mask’s high-gloss surface contrasts beautifully with its jet-black tattoo lines, which extend from the brows to the chin in stylized spirals, glyphs, and center-line hatching. Accents in crimson, white, and violet highlight the eyes and lips, enhancing its surreal and trance-like quality. The pierced nostrils and almond-shaped eyes suggest that this piece may have been worn or used in ceremonial or decorative contexts.
Origin: Bali, Indonesia
Material: Hand-formed terracotta, painted and glazed
Style: Topeng-inspired folk mask with symbolic tattoo motifs
Condition: Excellent; minor glazing variations and natural imperfections from firing
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