Mask

human history

Other Name
Wayong Wong (Bali)
Description
Mask, Wayang Wong mask of Sugrewa. Rama helped Sugrewa kill his brother and rival King Subali, Sugrewa then helped Rama to conquer Lanka and recover Sita. Pierced mouth and eyes. Red, details in gold, grey and black. Suspension hole with loop of fibre attached.
Place
Indonesia
Accession Date
Unknown
Other Id
B17 (Dunningham)
2017.x.358 (temporary accession number)
Department
World

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Credit Line
gift of Mr A G W and Mrs Margaret M Dunningham, collection of Auckland War Memorial Museum, 2017.x.358, B17
Collection
Margaret M Dunningham
Primary Maker
unknown
Place
Indonesia
Date
Unknown
Media
wood/plant material
paint/coating (material)
Measurement Reading
280mm
180mm
140mm
Classification
Mask
Ceremonial Artefacts
Communication Artefacts
Last Update
07 Feb 2018

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