Vintage Balinese dance mask of Rangda, the demon queen of the leyaks in Balinese mythology. Hand-carved wooden mask, hand-painted with shades of red, black, gold + cool-grey. Features distinct facial qualities of Rangda with protruding fangs, intense bulging eyes + an elongated cloth tongue with gold-leafed paper medallions.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Slight breaks to lower portion on upper-left fang + spike on crown. Losses and variations to paint reflect hand-made qualities. Upper fangs are slightly loose.

Size Me Up: 13”L x 11”W x 4 1/4” D (depth)

Style Tip: Perfect standalone piece to adorn a wall or as an addition to a gallery wall.

Did Ya Know: Terrifying + powerful, Rangda is the leader of witches and demons. In the eternal struggle between good + evil, she fights against the forces of good, Barong, represented through dance. While Rangda is fearsome and the personification of evil, she is nevertheless a protective goddess in Bali, the same as Kali is a benevolent mother goddess in the India.