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Wood mask, 'Emerald Janger Dancer'

Graceful in emerald and gold this woman wears the unique headdress of the Janger dance. Nyoman Subrata carves the magnificent mask from crocodile wood and paints it with vivid detail as he shares one of Bali's dance traditions. The Janger became popular in the 1920's as it allows young men and women to dance together. Twelve females sit together swaying and singing sweetly while a corresponding number of men execute the aggressive kecak chants and movements of the dance. Eventually the…
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