Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance performances.
Wood
Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance performances.
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side.
Wood
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side.
Wood
Vintage Hand-Carved Indonesian Theater Mask, Teak, 1975-1980
Located in New York, NY
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mask theater dances, where traditional stories of nobles, kings, princes and warriors are performed by masked actors, each mask repr...
Teak
Vintage Hand-Carved Indonesian Theater Mask, Teak, 1975-1980
Located in New York, NY
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mask theater dances, where traditional stories of nobles, kings, princes and warriors are performed by masked actors, each mask repr...
Teak
Vintage Balinese Theater Mask, Hand-Carved Teak, Polychrome, 1975-80
Located in New York, NY
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mask theater dances, where traditional stories of nobles, kings, princes, warriors and demons are performed by masked actors, each m...
Teak
Hand-Carved Teak Indonesian Penasar Mask, Polychromed, Circa 1975-1980
Located in New York, NY
Mounted on a black metal stand. This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mask theater dances, where traditional stories of nobles, kings, princes and warriors are acted ...
Teak
Indonesian Asian Javanese Hand Carved Painted Wood Jaguar or Mythical Cat Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
These masks are generally used in traditional Javanese dances (wayang topeng).
Wood, Paint
19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
Located in Leuven , BE
In Bali, masks (topeng or tapel) have been used for centuries in the performance of sacred theatre and dance, to tell epic Hindu tales of the battle between good and evil.
Wood
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are unusual pieces, they are all carved in wood and painted One is a Yorubastam Gelede from Nigeria, it da...
Wood
Topeng (Mask)
By Richard Jacobs
Located in New York, NY
Richard Jacobs' abstract art explores organic invention, with faith in alchemy and an adventurous concept of time. Elements of the past, present and future separate, blend and interc...
Acrylic, Canvas, Dye, Oil
Unavailable
H 8.25 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Vintage Brown/Gold Bali Topeng Dance Mask Indonesia Hand Carved Balinese Artists
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage brown/gold Bali Topeng dance mask is a true piece of art, hand carved from wood by Balinese artists.
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 7 in W 6 in D 5 in
Vintage Black/Red Bali Topeng Dance Mask Indonesia Hand Carved Balinese Artists
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage black/red Bali Topeng dance mask is a true piece of art, hand carved from wood by Balinese artists.
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 7 in W 6 in D 5 in
Vintage Black/Gold Bali Topeng Dance Mask Indonesia Hand Carved Balinese Artists
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage black/gold Bali Topeng dance mask is a true piece of art, hand carved from wood by Balinese artists.
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 7 in W 6 in D 4 in
Vintage Brown/Red Bali Topeng Dance Mask Indonesia Hand Carved Balinese Artists
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage brown/red Bali Topeng dance mask is a true piece of art, hand carved from wood by Balinese artists.
Wood, Paint
Southeast Asian Folk Art Wooden Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
While the exact origin can be challenging to pinpoint without more specific markings, the style strongly suggests Southeast Asian, particularly Balinese, or possibly Nepalese/Indian ...
Wood
Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mask theater dances, where traditional stories of nobles, kings, princes and warriors are performed by masked actors, each mask repr...
Teak
20th Century Handcarved Traditional Indonesian Wood Mask Couple
Located in LEGNY, FR
Original and workmanship traditional Indonesian wood couple of masks. Balinese work. "TOPENG (Indonesian for" mask ") is a dramatic form of Indonesian dance in which one or more pe...
Wood
Sold
H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
It was used in masked performances known as ‘wayang topeng’. The mask’s age is present in the fading of the polychrome pigment and ageing of the wood it was carved from.
Wood
Sold
H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances.
Wood
Sold
H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side.
Wood
Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mask theater dances, where traditional stories of nobles, kings, princes and warriors are performed by masked actors, each mask repr...
Teak
Sold
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
20th Century Indonesian Balinese Topeng Carved Polychrome Mask, circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Indonesian balinese topeng carved polychrome mask, circa 1940s.
Wood
Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Diablo mask in wood, circa 1940. Great patina.
Wood
$2,680
H 57.09 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
Wood
Solid Mango Wood Side Table with Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table, with an hourglass shape. Its neutral pigments make it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke co...
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,200 / item
H 8.67 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Cast Bronze Octopus Sculpture — Dark Patina Marine Form with Expressive Tentacle
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A striking cast bronze octopus sculpture, distinguished by its deep, richly aged patina and bold, expressive form. The piece captures the quiet intelligence and fluid movement of the...
Bronze
Round Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic round side table. Its rich black pigment was achieved through burning the wood three times. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any...
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Round Table Mango Wood, Natural Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table with a natural finish, sanded and smoothed to perfection with a cleat coat finish. Its neutral pigment and wood texture makes it perfect for...
Wood, Fruitwood
$645 / set
H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Leather, Wood
Solid Mango Wood Bowl with Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a curved and ribbed texture on its sides. To achieve its rich black colour the bow...
Fruitwood
19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask
Located in London, GB
19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th Century, depicting a dynamic expressive human face, with glass eyes and hair and a burn...
Gesso, Wood
$745
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Leather, Wood
$6,500
H 22.84 in W 83.08 in D 1.58 in
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving de...
Teak
Sculptural Round Table Mango Wood, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table with a sanded down finish. Its neutral pigment and wood texture makes it perfect for any space. It features a tapered base and large round t...
Wood, Fruitwood
$5,500
H 30.32 in W 61.42 in D 1.19 in
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving de...
Teak
$1,700 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 23.63 in
Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood, Hand-Hewn Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegantly rounded, sculptural side table crafted from a single block of mango wood. This table is elevated by 6 shallow legs that blend with the overall form. Unique to this table...
Wood, Fruitwood
$5,400 / item
H 18.12 in W 75.99 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Teak Wood Bench, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This bench was sculpted from solid teak wood with an elegant mix of contours. The wood used to create this bench is reclaimed, sourced from old pillars of traditional Java Houses, fr...
Teak
$2,480 / item
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 59.06 in
Teak Wood Framed Bench, with Woven Black Leather Seat & Frame
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap bench. These benches are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle woo...
Leather, Teak
Today, art enthusiasts and venturesome interior designers find a lot to love and appreciate about antique and vintage masks, particularly as they have earned a distinct place amid a collection of folk art and other collectibles and curiosities in contemporary homes.
Folk art refers to art that people, not classically trained, created for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it is typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition. Masks, as part of this history, have been used in carnivals, theater, medicine, therapy, religion and more. The use of masks in rituals and sacred ceremonies goes back thousands of years, and masks in general are believed to be much older. And all kinds of other uses have been found for masks and face coverings over time. We have enlisted these accessories for protection, to signal modesty, facilitate flirtation, enable licentiousness or simply to look cool.
Archaeologists found a mask in Palestine that is believed to be 9,000 years old, a Neolithic-era stone mask that may have been part of rituals associated with the worship of ancestors. Some tribal masks are worn as an offering to the gods. Masks are among the most important African art forms, for example, and traditional African masks can be used to lend a concrete form to an invisible spirit. Dancers donning wooden tribal masks celebrate important events to honor their deceased ancestors. These masks are also very important devices for storytelling and sharing the oral history of a community.
For Asian artists, specific colors are used in masks to convey different values and ideas. In Japan, a red Oni mask worn by performers during a festival might signify anger, while in China’s Peking Opera, a mask that has been hand-painted gold would be worn by an immortal.
Mexican craftspeople make masks for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater. A common symbol of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead is a skull, which is widely represented in masks (although the innumerable activities associated with the holiday are by no means universal).
We’re inviting you to explore and pay respect to the long folk-art traditions that underpin mask-making by introducing antique and vintage masks to your space. Find an exciting collection on 1stDibs today.
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