artisan masks

Demonstrating his impressive skill, Nyoman Naranata carves this expressive, emotive mask. The visage is typically worn by the person representing the bondress character in a traditional Balinese dance-drama performance. The bondress represents the everyman - a spectator and commentator who entertains the audience with humor as the narrative progresses.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

Happiness and sadness are two sides of the same coin in this wall mask by Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah. Hand-carved from hibiscus wood with an intricate natural grain, this mask depicts one face that smiles while another face frowns. The faces' shared eyes are split between the two emotions. This piece of home decor can be displayed to feature either face.

By Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah, this stunning wall mask depicts two faces. Hand-carved from hibiscus wood with an intricate natural grain, this mask depicts one face that smiles while another face opens its mouth in an expression of surprise. This piece of home decor can be displayed to feature either face.

Artisan Gio from Bali creates his own interpretation of a Papua-style mask. The wall mask is carved by hand from albesia wood, and the fierce visage is painted in black, brown, and red acrylic paints.

Artisan Gio from Bali creates his own interpretation of a Papua-style mask. The wall mask is carved by hand from albesia wood, and the fierce visage is painted in black, brown, and red acrylic paints.

Artisan Gio from Bali creates his own interpretation of a Papua-style mask. The wall mask is carved by hand from albesia wood, and the fierce visage is painted in black, brown, red and green acrylic paints.

Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves this suar wood mask of Rangda, the evil queen from Balinese version of the Ramayana. The artisan depicts her subject in intricate detail, from her terrifying facial features to the feathers of her headdress. The wood is stained to showcase the natural beauty of its grain.

The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.