Bhoma the Protector Balinese Folk Art Hero Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8890 Bone & glass

Bone & glass

they are carved from dyed agate and are suspended from a pinewood hoop that hangs from a nickel-plated ring

which are normal and not considered a defect

Using a combination of handmade and casting techniques

Bhoma the Protector Balinese Folk Art Hero Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-8890 Bone & glassBarong appears in this fascinating mask by Made Mulyani. Also known as Bhoma, Barong represents the goodness that destroyed the evil Rangda. His adventures are reenacted in the form of a dance and his image is also hung on doors in Bali to ward off evil spirits. Please note that wood color and grain can vary significantly from one piece to the next; this makes each mask a unique piece of art. materials: Acacia wood Signed by the artist Wood grain and