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The
dance masks, whether for ceremonial
or for entertainment, is painted
wood. The eyes are an important
feature of each mask, helping to
convey the personality being depicted.
So as not to distract from the
painted eyes. The form of the dance
or drama is set about with tradition
is prohibited. There is no mouth
- opening on the mask. Lines are
spoken not by the actors themselves
but by "dalang" or puppeteer.
The
wealth and variety of Indonesia’s
traditional arts and crafts is
incredible. The variety and creativity
of Bali’s artisans is well
known. In no way inferior to those
of Bali, however, are the woodcarvings
of and Sumatra Bart, the traditional
ikat textiles of Nusa Tanggara
Timur, or the batik cloth of Solo,
Yogyakarta, Pekalongan and Cirebon
- to name just a few examples
In
many regions of Indonesia, artistry
is part of the daily lives of the
people. The simplest household
utensils, usually made of plaited
bamboo or rattan, are often artistically
ornamented with patterns that have
been passed from generations.
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