Mask - Javanese - Indonesia - Monkey Character – Carved Yogyakarta Crest (No reserve price)
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A 21 cm wooden Javanese Topeng monkey-character mask from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, dating to the 20th century, in good condition with small signs of aging, featuring a wine-red muzzle, painted crown, and a Praja Cihna crest on the reverse.
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A Javanese monkey-character mask thrusts its wine-red muzzle forward beneath a painted crown, giving the carved face a vivid, almost defiant presence.
Fine grooves carry the black moustache into curling side whiskers, while white teeth and pointed fangs sharpen the expression. Blue and cream scrolls, green floral details and gold-coloured accents enliven the crown.
The crowned monkey character belongs to the visual language of Java’s Ramayana dance drama. On the hollowed reverse, a carved Praja Cihna emblem of the Yogyakarta sultanate, raised Javanese lettering and a worn leather mouth tab add interest beyond the face.
One mask is included, without accessories. Paint loss and small chips affect the muzzle, teeth, crown and edges; the reverse has rubbing and fine surface checks. I am not a specialist, and the precise character and earlier history remain unconfirmed.
A Javanese monkey-character mask thrusts its wine-red muzzle forward beneath a painted crown, giving the carved face a vivid, almost defiant presence.
Fine grooves carry the black moustache into curling side whiskers, while white teeth and pointed fangs sharpen the expression. Blue and cream scrolls, green floral details and gold-coloured accents enliven the crown.
The crowned monkey character belongs to the visual language of Java’s Ramayana dance drama. On the hollowed reverse, a carved Praja Cihna emblem of the Yogyakarta sultanate, raised Javanese lettering and a worn leather mouth tab add interest beyond the face.
One mask is included, without accessories. Paint loss and small chips affect the muzzle, teeth, crown and edges; the reverse has rubbing and fine surface checks. I am not a specialist, and the precise character and earlier history remain unconfirmed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Java; Yogyakarta tradition
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Indonesia
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Javanese
Height
21 cm
Indigenous object name
Topeng
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
20th century
Title additional information
Monkey Character – Carved Yogyakarta Crest
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