A fine spirit mask for ritual play Java - East Java - Indonesia (No reserve price)
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An original East Javanese spirit mask from Indonesia, carved from a coconut shell, 10 x 10 x 5 cm, dating from the late 20th century, in excellent condition with a worn painted surface.
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Offered for auction is an unusual painted coconut shell mask from East Java, Indonesia.
The mask is made from a naturally rounded coconut shell, which has been cleverly incorporated into the shape and expression of the face. The upper part is predominantly painted green, with areas of black and cream pigment. Two small pierced eyes are surrounded by roughly circular cream-colored painted rings, giving the face a striking, almost staring expression. A broad black area covers much of the middle and lower part of the face. The natural projecting form of the coconut creates the nose, while a small mouth at the lower edge is accentuated with traces of red pigment.
The painted surface shows considerable wear and age, with the different layers and colors creating a very attractive old patina. The simplicity of the face, with its staring eyes, dark lower half and small red mouth, gives the mask a strong and somewhat mysterious expression.
It was probably used in a local ritual performance, traditional play or festive ceremony, although its precise function is unknown. I prefer not to attribute it to a particular ritual or character without further evidence.
Origin: East Java, Indonesia.
Material: coconut shell and pigments.
Condition: good old condition with considerable wear to the original painted surface, consistent with age and use.
An intriguing and highly decorative example of Indonesian folk and ritual art with good field provenance.
Will be packed with care, sending worlwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’
Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye.
Prijs: €22,95
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Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten.
Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
Translated by Google TranslateOffered for auction is an unusual painted coconut shell mask from East Java, Indonesia.
The mask is made from a naturally rounded coconut shell, which has been cleverly incorporated into the shape and expression of the face. The upper part is predominantly painted green, with areas of black and cream pigment. Two small pierced eyes are surrounded by roughly circular cream-colored painted rings, giving the face a striking, almost staring expression. A broad black area covers much of the middle and lower part of the face. The natural projecting form of the coconut creates the nose, while a small mouth at the lower edge is accentuated with traces of red pigment.
The painted surface shows considerable wear and age, with the different layers and colors creating a very attractive old patina. The simplicity of the face, with its staring eyes, dark lower half and small red mouth, gives the mask a strong and somewhat mysterious expression.
It was probably used in a local ritual performance, traditional play or festive ceremony, although its precise function is unknown. I prefer not to attribute it to a particular ritual or character without further evidence.
Origin: East Java, Indonesia.
Material: coconut shell and pigments.
Condition: good old condition with considerable wear to the original painted surface, consistent with age and use.
An intriguing and highly decorative example of Indonesian folk and ritual art with good field provenance.
Will be packed with care, sending worlwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’
Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye.
Prijs: €22,95
Gesigneerd exemplaar
Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten.
Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
East Java
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
coconu shell
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
A fine spirit mask for ritual play Java
Height
10 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
