Theatre mask "wayang topeng" or "wayang gedok" · Indonesia - Java · ID: 3044662
sold
EUR 800
Provenance
Herbert Juan da Silva, The Hague, The NetherlandsSize
H: 18 cm
H: 7.1 inch
Description
wood, gypsum, polychrome painted, base
On its unpainted backside the mask shows a handwritten inscription.
This mask belongs to the “Panji cycle” with stories from the kingdom of Janggala. and is probably a depiction of crown prince “Raden Panji Asmarabangun”. The main story of the performances is a love story about him and princess “Candra Kirana” of Kediri. “Candra” was the incarnation of “Dewi Ratih” (Goddess of love) and “Panji” was an incarnation of “Kamajaya” (God of love).