This hand carved wooden mask comes from the beautiful island of Sumba in Indonesia, featuring some of the islands traditional carving motifs.

Topeng means mask in Indonesian. People in Indonesia have been using masks since ancient times, for harvest festivals, fertility rites, soul catching, death ceremonies and spiritual dances, initiation rites and exorcism rituals. They are believed to scare off evil spirits and sickness as well as protecting from natural disasters like drought and floods.

The mask comes complete on the black metal stand and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. Being artisan crafted, every piece is an original, showcasing the natural beauty of the wood with organic imperfections and cracks.  The handmade metal support carries its own authenticity, with subtle imperfections and the potential for a natural patina to emerge over time.

 Dimensions with the stand: ca 119 x 39 x 20cm