smooth mask

Made Mulyani, de Indonesia, talla a mano esta figura de máscara en madera de cocodrilo nativo con la imagen de Ganesha, el dios hindú con cabeza de elefante de los nuevos comienzos. Los detalles nítidos de la máscara se ven atenuados por el pulido suave de la madera, y el tamaño pequeño hace que sea fácil de exhibir en cualquier pared.

In this magnificent Suar wood mask, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family captures the beauty and poise of Sita, wife of the Hindu Lord Rama. She works the wood with supreme mastery and exquisite detail. Sita's smooth complexion is framed by an intricate headdress, allowing for a remarkable contrasting texture.

In the Ramayana epic, Sita is kidnapped by Rawana, the demon-king, and held hostage in his palace. Rawana coaxes Sita to stay with him and be his lover. Sita shields herself from Rawana's lust long enough for her husband, Rama, and an army of monkeys to rescue her. Sita now represents supreme devotion and compassion.