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Bali Folk Art Carved Owl Mask Perfect as a wall hanging is hand carved from albesia wood in Bali by talented carvers. It is then hand painted in the traditional style in antique with the feathers very nicely detailed in green, with red, white, brown and black with touches gold leaf highlights.
This is a fun mask, and will make a fantastic addition to any mask collection, or as part of your eclectic decor.
Each mask my be slightly different in expression and paint placement, this is not a flaw but a reflection of the handcrafted origins of this unique mask.
In Bali, the call of the Celupuk Owl is believed to mean a woman is pregnant. There is a myth in Bali that when a Balinese woman is expecting a son if two baby owls fall from a coconut tree onto her son. This is interpreted as an omen that he will become a dukun or shaman.
Owls throughout time have been mythical beings in many cultures worldwide. In ancient Greece owls were a symbol of the Goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom and reason.
In Japanese culture, owls were believed to be emperors of the night who held watch over villages.
In Native American Cultures, owls were believed to be messengers of wisdom, intuition, magic, and prophecy. Many First Nations believe that the call of an owl means the owl is calling upon the spirit world.
approx. size: 20\" L x 10\" W x 6\" D
Wings are removable for safe storage and shipping
Artisan Crafted in Bali Indonesia
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