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Balinese Masks The Balinese believe that living masks can provide inspiration for the wearer, whether a dancer or an actor. The plot of the play or dance comes from the mask. In other words, as the Balinese say, the mask "speaks". Masks are used in dance and drama performances and are treated with a great deal of respect. They represent the faces of gods, heroes and revered persons. Masks are put on the head, the most sacred part of the body, and never on the ground.
Masks take many forms. They are usually carved from a softwood called "pule". Endless sanding and at least 40 coats of paint achieve a striking surface. They are usually kept out of sight, wrapped inside a box, which is often covered with a white cloth.
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Barong Mask 1
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Aphrodite Order Number: MB11
Order Number: MB12 Pasung Grigis couldn't have a king without a head, so he cut off the head of a pig and fixed it on to the king's body. The King awoke and was distressed. To make him happy, his Prime Minister built a high pavillion for him to sit, so that no one could see him. Everyone was forbidden to look at him on pain of death. Order Number: MB13
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Order Number: MB15 This sacred mask is also worn at the climax of a temple ceremony. It is danced to ensure the effectiveness of the ceremony. Order Number: MB16
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Laugh Order Number: MB25
Meditation 1 Order Number: MB26
Meditation 2 Order Number: MB27
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Old Woman
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Pain and Pleasure Order Number: MB34
Pasung Grigis Order Number: MB35
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Mayadanawa, the first King of
Bali Background: Mayadanawa was born under a mountain. He became the first King of Bali in the village of Bedulu. He forbade the making of offerings and ordered the people to worship him alone. The gods were very annoyed at this and sent Indra to Bali to destroy him. After many battles he was killed by Indra's arrow. Order Number: MB44
Shaman Order Number: MB45
Old Man 1 Order Number: MB46
Old Man 2 Order Number: MB47
Balinese Lady Order Number: MB48
Dewi Sri, Goddess of Rice Order Number: MB49 Background: Dewi Sri, the rice goddess, is the favourite manifestation of God among the Balinese.
Pertiwi, Goddess of the Earth Order Number: MB50
Jauk Kras Order Number: MB51
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Angel Order Number: MB53
Prime Minister 1: Refined
Order Number: MB54 Background: Prime Ministers may be strong or refined characters. Depending on their personality, the mask will be red or brown for a strong one, and white or yellow for a refined one. Order Number: MB55
Background: Prime Ministers may be strong or refined characters. Depending on their personality, the mask will be red or brown for a strong one, and white or yellow for a refined one. Order Number: MB56
Background: The white mask of the king reflects his refined character. He has perfectly smooth skin and almond-shaped eyes. His eyelids are outlined in red. The features are exquisite, the nose is regular, and the face oval. There is a jewel in the middle of the forehead, the "third eye". His red lips are parted slightly to reveal his teeth and an eternal smile. Gold ornamnents are carved into his black hair. The king is a symbol of correctness. Order Number: MB57
Background: Very similar to King 1 but the mouth is different. Order Number: MB58
Background: After the death of King of Samplangan in Bali, the youngest of the three brothers, Dalem Ketut was fetched from a cock-fight and brought to the capital Gelgel and crowned king. He felt unworthy and worried because he had led a disorderly life of gambling and mixing in bad company. The worry is evident in his face. Order Number: MB59
Wayang Wong 1 Background: Wayang Wong means ‘shadow men’ and the movements mimic the jerky movements of the shadow puppets. It is a sacred masked dance-drama and not performed often. Its origin is thought to have been a request by the king of Klungkung, Dalem Gede Kusamba (1772-1825), who wanted a new dance form using the royal masks and featuring the Ramayana stories. Most of the scenes are battle scenes and the dancers sing their lines in Kawi, which is translated into Balinese by four clowns. The story is usually just an episode of the Ramayana and its choice is governed by the nature of the masks owned by the village. Order Number: MB60
Wayang Wong 2 Order Number: MB61
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