Topeng Funerary Masks
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Batak, Indonesia
Material: Wood
Size: L: 37cm x H 50cm
Description:
"Batak Helmet Mask" an Indonesian Batak wooden Topeng helmet mask fitted over the head of a dancer in a traditional Batak funerals. Mask dancers were an integral part of the funeral rites especially during the end where the corpse would be borne to the burial grounds with great fanfare.
ID-TM-001
Period: 19th Century
Origin: Batak, Indonesia
Material: Wood
Size: L: 37cm x H 50cm
Description:
"Batak Helmet Mask" an Indonesian Batak wooden Topeng helmet mask fitted over the head of a dancer in a traditional Batak funerals. Mask dancers were an integral part of the funeral rites especially during the end where the corpse would be borne to the burial grounds with great fanfare.
ID-TM-001
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