Balinese Masks - One-eyed Witch mask from Bali

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Balinese and Javanese masks or the Topeng, Wayang Wong, and Calon Arang classic dance dramas.

Leyak Mata Besik Mask

Bali, Indonesia

10 inches, painted wood, horse hair

Q: I think the mask is from Bali. Do you have more info that you can share? Jason, 12-4-11, 151

A: The one-eyed witch is called Leyak Mata Besik. She is associated with the practice of black magic in Bali. Tourists love this character so much that thousands are replicated every year for sale and export. If it has an attached leather skull cap it may have been meant for use.

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