Barong Celeng Handmade Albesian Wood Barong Bangkal Mask from Bali Matta Elis Mufarroha creates this macrame

Elis Mufarroha creates this macrame hanger

ornate motifs take shape on a sterling band

time honored fine-coiling technique

rice straw paper

Centered by a circle of natural turquoise

Barong Celeng Handmade Albesian Wood Barong Bangkal Mask from Bali Matta Elis Mufarroha creates this macrameWith imagination and skill, Komang Sulaksana of Bali brings to us this detailed and fierce mask representing Barong Bangkal, or the 'Great Boar,' a guardian god of Bali. He is celebrated on the holidays known as Galungan and Kuningan; a lot of pork is consumed while the Barong is paraded around for protection. The grey finish gives the mask an antique feeling, and the carvings etched into the face bring this god to life. Perhaps it will guard your