Bidspirit auction | Indonesian Painted Wood Barong Mask

Indonesian Painted Wood Barong Mask - A hand-carved wooden wall mask depicting a Barong or Rangda style demonic figure, characteristic of Indonesian folk art. The mask is constructed from a primary piece of wood for the head and brow, with a secondary carved piece forming the lower jaw and tongue. It features prominent sculptural details including bulging black eyes set within red and yellow orbital rings, heavily textured eyebrows, flared nostrils, and a wide open mouth displaying large rectangular teeth and two lateral tusks. The mask is finished in a polychrome palette dominated by forest green, with accents of red and yellow. The forehead and ears are decorated with carved foliate motifs highlighted in golden-yellow paint. There are no maker's marks, signatures, or labels visible on the object.Measurements/notes: 11.5 in. L x 10 in. H.