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Theater Mask Cirebon
JAVA
19th Century
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Kris Handle
Java
19th Century |
Architectural Element
Karangasem
Early 20th Century |
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Rare Dutch Tourism Poster
Circa 1935 |
Saput (Man's Skirtcloth) Singaraja
Bali
Early 20th Century |
Early 20th Century Pelangi (rainbow cloth)
Woman's Breast Wrapper Bali
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Reverse Painting On Glass of a Javanese Raja
Early 20th Century Original Handmade Frame |
Javanese Tombaks (Lances)
17th Century |
Ceremonial Silver Earplugs Balinese People
Early 20th Century |
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Megamendung Batik Cirebon
Java Circa 1950 |
Wayang Kulit Leather Puppet Java
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Wayang Kulit Leather Puppet Bali |
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Archival Fine Art Print of Balinese Village Life
Circa 1937 |
Archival Fine Art Print of Balinese Theater
Circa 1937 |
Barong Mythical Balinese Architectural Element
Used to Keep Evil Spirits Away |
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Betel Nut Clippers Lombok
Iron/Silver/Gold |
A Flying Spirit Bali |
Tobacco Baskets Lombok |
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Bronze Lime Containers Java
11th Century |
11th Century Javanese Glass Beads |
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The Balinese civilization of the late 19th century was a replica of the life of the medieval Hindu-Javanese, before Mohammedanism swept over Java in the 15th century. Bali is unique in preserving the old Hinduist religion which 600 years ago was the faith of all Java and most of Sumatra and dates from 1500 years in the distant past—with it written records start. The performing arts in Java and Bali were and still are extraordinarily varied and rich, reaching great heights of sophistication. The masked dance dates from the 16th century. Namely “Topeng” the mask carved in wood embellished with pigment, gold leaf, horsehair-even jewels. The “Wayang Kulit” a puppet carved from buffalo hide and horn, both performed as entertainment and as a medium for instruction. The rich textile traditions including the Balinese Double Ikat, “Geringsing” and the Javanese Batiks were renowned throughout the region. The amazing abundance of gold and silver bejeweled paraphernalia from the royal courts, offering bowls, the magical Kris (sword) Sirih (Betel) equipment, jewelry fashioned for all parts of the body: head, ears, neck, arms, torso and legs. Intricately carved wood and stone architectural elements and protective spirits are amongst the many wonders of the islands. |