Great Boar Hand Carved Acacia Wood Barong Bangkal Mask Band Radiant quartz in varying hues

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Great Boar Hand Carved Acacia Wood Barong Bangkal Mask Band Radiant quartz in varying huesFierce and intimidating, the mythological Barong Bangkal protects those around him. Translated as 'old boar,' Bangkal is identified by his pig like features. Made Mulyani captures the essence of this Barong in an acacia wood mask that is exquisitely carved and detailed with traditional Balinese motifs. In Hindu mythology, Barong come in many different forms and are mostly represented as animals such as elephants, tigers, pigs, ravens, goats and bulls.