Indonesia, Java: A half mask from the traditional mask theatre ‘wayang topeng’.
A curious half-mask with a thick, large nose and striking incisors. Carved from hard, light-coloured wood and painted light brown, black, red and white on the front. The viewing-slits for the wearer of the mask are incorporated into the lower rims of the eyes.
The rear is unpainted and shows a good, shiny usage patina at the correct spots. Slight scuffing on the nose. Otherwise no damage. This half mask probably depicts a good-natured demon or trickster.
First half of the 20th century; H: 17 cm, W: 15 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Austrian Private Collection.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
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EUR 800,- a EUR 1.000,-
Indonesia, Java: A half mask from the traditional mask theatre ‘wayang topeng’.
A curious half-mask with a thick, large nose and striking incisors. Carved from hard, light-coloured wood and painted light brown, black, red and white on the front. The viewing-slits for the wearer of the mask are incorporated into the lower rims of the eyes.
The rear is unpainted and shows a good, shiny usage patina at the correct spots. Slight scuffing on the nose. Otherwise no damage. This half mask probably depicts a good-natured demon or trickster.
First half of the 20th century; H: 17 cm, W: 15 cm. (ME)
Provenance: Austrian Private Collection.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Arte Tribale |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 26.05.2015 - 15:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 20.05. - 26.05.2015 |