{"product_id":"vintage-indonesian-barong-protective-spirit-mask","title":"Vintage Indonesian Protective Spirit Mask","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"tbtqo7\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1644\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eArchive Notes\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eHand-Carved \u0026amp; Polychrome Wood\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eBarong \u003c\/strong\u003eis the\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eguardian spirit who stands as the eternal opponent of Rangda, the feared witch queen. Their legendary battle is unusual because it has no true ending. Neither force ever completely defeats the other. Instead, their struggle represents the balance between opposing powers—light and darkness, order and chaos, protection and destruction. The lesson is not that evil disappears, but that harmony comes from maintaining equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003eDuring traditional Barong performances in Bali, the appearance of this wide-eyed guardian is both dramatic and reassuring. Villagers believe Barong's presence helps cleanse the community of harmful influences. Although his bulging eyes, tusks, and fangs appear intimidating, they are meant to frighten away malevolent spirits.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1i7x1es\" data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3181\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3878\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17v31io\" data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3196\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bali, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d1jozh\" data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early \/ Mid 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n0huko\" data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved wood with polychrome paint and gilt decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c3l171\" data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3342\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z2nhm1\" data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apx 12 in. W × 9 in. H \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kwwymz\" data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3878\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related paint loss, surface wear, scattered abrasions, and expected wear from age and display. Please review all photographs carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DEADSKULL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46537034039493,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4849\/0949\/files\/69F036AF-D730-4B97-9EC9-9AFA1ADB3B0A.png?v=1784071525","url":"https:\/\/deadskull.co\/products\/vintage-indonesian-barong-protective-spirit-mask","provider":"DEADSKULL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}