W45D30H60mm, Mynmar
The Zee Kwet (or) the Myanmar Owls are believed to bring luck and prosperity to a family. The owls usually comes in pairs, a male owl and a female owl. But there is something more. At the base of the female owl, a tiny owl is also painted on it, to make it looks like a family.
SOIL X MOUNTAIN FOLKCRAFT
ASIAN FOLKCRAFT COLLECTION
H250xW150xD50mm, Indonesia
This is one of the topengs which appear in the introductory of the performance, they are archetype of the character in the show. In the solo act, the dancer will perform pure dance to show off their dancing skill. This particular mask is that of the Dalem, the handsome king who is intelligent, noble and strong, an ideal ruler. The actual performance will begin with the entrance of the king’s servants who wear a half mask as the narrator of the show. The dalem then re-enter and tackle the political or religious problems of his kingdom.
Mountain Folkcraft 