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A Rangda Mask with Articulated Jaw, Bali his dramatic Rangda mask, carved and painted in vivid red, represents the fearsome witch queen of Balinese mythology Rangda, a central figure in ritual performances such as the Barong dance. The mask features bulging eyes, flaring nostrils, and a snarling mouth filled with sharp teeth. A prominent feature of this example is its articulated jaw, allowing the mouth to open and close during performance, enhancing its dynamic and terrifying presence. The mask is fitted with a long beard made from human hair, a traditional material believed to imbue the object with ritual potency and realism. The expressive carving is accentuated with white and gold details, and the elongated fangs emphasize Rangda’s supernatural power and association with chaos, black magic, and transformation. On stand H325 W140 D270mm