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Balinese Malen Clown Mask, "Puppet Show Clown"

Name: Balinese Malen Clown Mask, 'Puppet Show Clown'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 224206
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (222 reviews)

Product ID: 224206

by Made Mulyani (222)

Though his hunched and fierce appearance may instill fear, Malen (also known as Tualen) is actually a noble and good character who dispenses sage... more

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Though his hunched and fierce appearance may instill fear, Malen (also known as Tualen) is actually a noble and good character who dispenses sage advice. He is one of four main clown servants in Bali's wayang puppet shows. Made Mulyani carves his portrait by hand as a beautiful and intricate mask.

1.10 kgs
2.4 lbs

22 cm H x 22 cm W x 9 cm D
8.75" H x 8.75" W x 3.5" D

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US/Imperial

Acacia wood
Signed by the artist
Intended as wall decor
Wood grain and color can vary slightly
Made in Indonesia
Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
Product ID: 224206

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Made Mulyani

Bali and Java

Hand-carved wood masks and panels

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222

Holly

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Nov 08, 2024

“Much appreciated gift”

This was a lovely gift to a cherished niece who appreciated it deeply.

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Sandra L

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Aug 27, 2024

“Craftmanship is outstanding”

Detailed and intricate craftmanship. Stunning

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Shannon

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Mar 01, 2024

“Exquisite and Beautiful”

Gorgeous detail and color! It looks wonderful in the picture but is somehow even better when you see it. I love it!

Purchased Item King of Birds, Acacia Wood Wall Mask of Garuda from Indonesia

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Meet the Artist

Made Mulyani Hand-carved wood masks and panels

(222)

"My parents and my brother taught me to make sculptures. I started by watching them carving wood at home. I was excited with the final results and worked hard at learning how to create them."

"I was born in 1975 to a wood carver family in a small town in Bali. We live in a rural area of the island that is so peaceful and where kinship... read more