ARJUNA PAINTED WOOD MASK 19th CENTURY Start Price USD 1,600.00 Current Price USD 1,600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 1,700.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Ubud, Bali See more about 'ARJUNA PAINTED WOOD MASK 19th CENTURY' Description Arjuna Painted Wood Mask 19th CenturyMaterial: Painted wood.Origin: Central Java.Circa: Early 19th CenturyThis mask is used in the “dhalang” masked performance of the Great Hindu story Mahabaratha Yudha. Arjuna. This mask signifies a member of the Pandawa family struggling for control over the kingdom of Hastinapura. The god Arjuna was infamous for his unique beauty. As several Indonesia cultures arose in conjunction with religious activity aimed at complimenting ritual artifacts, considerations of beauty arose, which now took the form of religious activity in artistic form; And often with mysterious expressions thought to be symbols of supernatural beings used to invoke the ancestors. It is a very powerful awe inspired piece.Note: The insured freight and shipping costs will be $125. and will be paid by the buyer. Additionally, FedEx and DHL are available to the buyer, but it would be the responsibility of the buyer to pay for these additional costs. Place a Bid!