Q: Unfortunately, this time I messed up. I made an offer for a minimum price and it was accepted. I’m pretty sure it’s a fake. No holes for eyes, red paint. You can confirm? Thank you, Monica, 1561
A: Some of our viewers, especially beginning collectors, will appreciate your willingness to admit a mistake. If I were still collecting, I might have done the same.
What you have is a clever interpretation of the ugly hair-lipped clown that delights audiences in performances of the Topeng dance drama. Though everything you feared is correct, this mask is a interesting version of the famous clown. It would be nice to hang it next to a more typical version of the same character. Check out Bondres Cungih on page 43 of Masks of Bali by Judy Slattum.
One Comment
Monica
Thank you Bob for letting me know! (although the original character has nothing to do with mine…. )
Monica