Malang dance crown
Costumes
Inventory number
2023.7.20.8.CO.SC.C1810.IDDescription
Upper part of a traditional mask used for the Malang theatrical dance, organized in East Java island (Indonesia). The tiara is carved with vegetal branches and pink flowers, joining in a central point on which a flower with a burning gem is figured. A fabric link and two side holes allow to adjust it for the wearer.Malang narrative structure is based on the Panji tales, relating a love story between prince Panji and her beloved Candra. This theatrical dance is based on 64 traditional characters, each one represented by a unique adorned mask, made of wood or pasteboard. The different colors used to paint them are standardized, they suggest values as courage for the red and peace for the green.
Materials
CardboardWood
Painting
Linen
Origin
circa 1810 East Java, IndonesiaDimensions
Width : 8 cmLength : 17 cm
Height : 26 cm