Javanese Panji Topeng (Dance Mask) signed vintage print A little paint loss/wear most

A little paint loss/wear most notable around the edges of the stool and on one side of the whimsy

combining Pre-Columbian inspiration with a modernist sensibility

with some dings and a few cracks to the Papier Mache and a little soiling

8 7/8" tall x 3 5/8" wide x 3 1/4" deep

Javanese Panji Topeng (Dance Mask) signed vintage print A little paint loss/wear mostThis is a vintage Javanese Topeng mask Topeng being the name for Indonesian dance is which mask wearing, elaborately costumed performers interpret traditional narratives involving kings, heroes and myths, typically accompanied by a gamelan orchestra. I believe this mask represents the character of Prince Panji, the primary Topeng hero, identified by white face, red lips and gold painted teeth. There are some very exquisite Topeng masks out there, but