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Rahwana Mask
Rahwana Mask
Rahwana Mask
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Rahwana Mask

NameMask
Maker Ida Bagus Anom Suryawan
Date2010
Place madeMas, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumWood, paint, gold leaf, hair, string, rubber, glass, metal
DimensionsOverall: 20 1/2 x 11 x 4 5/16 in. (52 x 28 x 11 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2010.47.
Object numberFA.2010.47.1
DescriptionRed and gold mask of Rahwana, the demon king. The red faced character wears a crown and has bulging eyes, prominent fanged teeth and a black beard made of human hair.