01/03/2026
INDONESIAN MASK
Indonesian masks, or topeng, are deeply spiritual and cultural wooden artifacts, traditionally used in dance-drama, ceremonies, and rituals to represent gods, ancestors, or mythical creatures. Rooted in animistic beliefs, they serve as conduits for spirits, with skilled artisans carving them from light wood (like p**e) to be used in, for example, Balinese Hinduism to portray the struggle between good and evil