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HISTORIC BALINESE RANGDA DEMON DANCE ENSEMBLE.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
HISTORIC BALINESE RANGDA DEMON DANCE ENSEMBLE.
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1,750.00USD+ buyer's premium (402.50)
This item SOLD at 2022 Apr 24 @ 11:08UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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(Mid-Century) An absolutely breathtaking artifact from Indonesian island of Bali. The Rangda spirit demon was a witch who ate children in the mythology of good vs evil. Performances of this battle are known as the Barong Dance Ceremony. The craftsmanship of this piece is exceptional. Ivory boar tusks, bound feathers and a yak hair headress tied with semal attests to its quality. Bright color to the paint and numerous, long tusks along with leather, twine, mirrors and pierced metal adorn the crocodile wood carved mask. These are highly sought by foreigners, yet quality specimens are not at all common. Incidentally, Bob Van Oosting would occasionally attend OA Halloween parties with this show-stopping ensemble.55"x14"x12".VG+ with typical wear.