Indonesian Topeng Theater Mask - "Godogan" Frog Mask
Indonesian Topeng Theater Mask - "Godogan" Frog Mask
Indonesian Topeng Theater Mask - "Godogan" Frog Mask
Indonesian Topeng Theater Mask - "Godogan" Frog Mask

Indonesian Topeng Theater Mask - "Godogan" Frog Mask

Collection: Spiritual Connections

Object Category: Masks
Object Type: Theater Masks

Country: Indonesia
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Southeastern Asia
width: 12 in; height: 8 in; depth: 4.5 in

This frog mask, called "Godogan", is used in the Balinese masked theater called "Topeng".

Topeng mask performances appeared in 15th century in Bali and Java where the theater is still prevalent. Topeng dance originated from tribal dances held in the honor of ancestors, where dancers with masks were playing the role of messengers from the gods. Early themes for Topeng dance were nature and ancestral spirits. There are shamanistic elements to Topeng productions which predate the introduction of Hinduism to the region.

Topeng performances open with a series of non-speaking masked characters which may not be related to the story to be performed.
 
Source:
http://www.historyofmasks.net/mask-history/history-of-dance-masks/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topeng

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