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Starbeck Education

Specialist supplier of inexpensive, exciting & unusual artefacts.

Malacca Mask

AS_128

 

was £30.00 ex. VAT

£25.00

ex. VAT

 

A Malacca Malaysian Tri-Force wood tribal mask, also sometimes referred to as an Indonesian tribal ceremonial mask.  47cm x 25cm x 7cm.  Slight repair to left cheek (see photos)

  • Origin: These masks are typically described as originating from Malacca, Malaysia, or sometimes Indonesia. 
  • Design: The mask features distinct organic and geometric decorations, including a prominent design on the forehead that is often described as a "tri-force". 
  • Material and Age: They are hand-carved from wood and are often vintage, with some examples estimated to be from the 1970s or older. 
  • Usage: While often sold as decorative wall art, similar masks have been identified as Indonesian dance masks used in traditional dramatic forms like Topeng
 

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