Balinese Barong Sai Carved Wooden Mask Protective, King Of Spirits, 10\"X8\" For Sale

$Balinese Barong Sai Carved Wooden Mask Protective, King Of Spirits, 10\$
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Balinese Barong Sai Carved Wooden Mask Protective, King Of Spirits, 10\"X8\":
$155.00

This is a hand-carved Balinese Barong Sai wooden mask, a traditional protective wall decoration from Bali, Indonesia. Monkey wood.

Cultural Significance

Spiritual Guardian: In Balinese Hinduism, Barong is a prominent character representing the king of spirits and the leader of the hosts of good.

Evil Repellent: Masks depicting Barong Sai or Barong Ket are traditionally hung over entryways or on walls to ward off evil spirits and bring protection to the home. I have in hanging and it is working! 😜

Craftsmanship: These are typically sculpted by local artisans using sustainable local timbers, such as Suar wood or Acacia wood, capturing intricate details like the creature\'s bulging eyes, sharp fangs, and stylized crown flaring outwards.

There is a natural dark streak in the wood at the bottom of the mouth. See pictures. It isn\'t a defect or flaw just part of the natural wood.