Mask from the island of Lombok. Lombok, an island that is part of Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara region, neighbors Bali and is similar to it in size, density, and culture. In Bahasa Indonesia, the word lombok means "chili pepper", while in the local Sasak language, lombok means "straight" or "honest".
Description
Anthropomorphic mask with mother-of-pearl inlay. A depiction of a mythological creature is placed on the mask's forehead. Period: likely 20th-21st centuries. Dimensions - length 25 cm, maximum width 15.5 cm.
Note: The object illustrated in this article is part of the author's private collection.