Balinese Mask Garuda Eagle Mask Protector Polychrome Hand Carved wood Carving Bali Folk Art Wooden Mask Wall Decor
$ 98.00
Balinese Garuda Mask Hand Carved From Wood in Bali by talented carvers from albesia wood. It is then hand painted in the traditional style in antique white with red, blue, green and black accents, with gold leaf trim.
This type mask is a guardian or protector that is often hung over doorways or windows to stop evil spirits or demons from entering. Perfect addition to your mask collection,
The Balinese use the Drama or Calang Arang to tell stories that have been passed down for generations. Each mask embodies a different character. The Balinese believe that when a performer wears a mask that he becomes the character they are portraying, or that the mask comes to life. The mask are blessed by a Hindu priest before each performance. The performances are considered sacred. And an important part of Balinese culture.
Each mask may be slightly different in size, carving and painting, this is not a flaw, but a reflection of the handcrafted origins of this unique mask.
Specifications
Side wings are pegged & removable for easy shipping & storage
Includes cord for hanging
Approx. size: 13" tall - 7" deep - 16" wide
Hand Carved & Painted
About Garuda: The eagle, is a lesser Hindu god, the mount of Vishnu, one of the main forms of God in Hinduism. He wears a crown on his head like his master, Vishnu. He is ancient and huge, and can block out the sun.
Garuda came to life shining like fire, his glaring light filling the firmament in all directions. The amazed gods thought that doomsday was coming and that at last, the time had come for the burning of the three worlds. But Agni, the god of fire, knew the truth, and he harangued the other gods with these words: "O you gods, don't you be frightened. The time has not come for my burning of the world. Doomsday is still far away. What light is it you see? It is Garuda's light. Powerful among the birds.
Garuda decorates the back of the main shrine of all temples in Bali, he is also the national symbol of Indonesia.
This type mask is a guardian or protector that is often hung over doorways or windows to stop evil spirits or demons from entering. Perfect addition to your mask collection,
The Balinese use the Drama or Calang Arang to tell stories that have been passed down for generations. Each mask embodies a different character. The Balinese believe that when a performer wears a mask that he becomes the character they are portraying, or that the mask comes to life. The mask are blessed by a Hindu priest before each performance. The performances are considered sacred. And an important part of Balinese culture.
Each mask may be slightly different in size, carving and painting, this is not a flaw, but a reflection of the handcrafted origins of this unique mask.
Specifications
Side wings are pegged & removable for easy shipping & storage
Includes cord for hanging
Approx. size: 13" tall - 7" deep - 16" wide
Hand Carved & Painted
About Garuda: The eagle, is a lesser Hindu god, the mount of Vishnu, one of the main forms of God in Hinduism. He wears a crown on his head like his master, Vishnu. He is ancient and huge, and can block out the sun.
Garuda came to life shining like fire, his glaring light filling the firmament in all directions. The amazed gods thought that doomsday was coming and that at last, the time had come for the burning of the three worlds. But Agni, the god of fire, knew the truth, and he harangued the other gods with these words: "O you gods, don't you be frightened. The time has not come for my burning of the world. Doomsday is still far away. What light is it you see? It is Garuda's light. Powerful among the birds.
Garuda decorates the back of the main shrine of all temples in Bali, he is also the national symbol of Indonesia.
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