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Raja Putri Mask

In Balinese culture that is rich in artistic expression, dance and masks are inseparable. Dance that is still flourishing and well maintained, not merely played in traditional ceremonies and ritual activities, but also in art performances that tell the history of kings and heroes of the past.

The presence of a mask in Balinese society closely associated with Hindu religious ceremonies. As a strong tradition with the nuances of magic, masks that represent the gods believed to bestow peace and safety. Dancing is not only specifically reconstruct a character from the past, but simply wanted to demonstrate a certain type of personality characteristics such as soft or harsh, soulless hero or clumsy, and other characters.

Raja Putri Mask is a mask that can represent the character of a woman from the royal circles. It could be queen, princess, or royal relatives. Raja Putri Mask was not designed for his role that requires performers to speak. So sometimes he was accompanied by two clowns with a design that can mask the words to give an explanation of their superiors.

Balinese culture - raja putri mask

Balinese Art - Raja Putri Mask

Balinese Dance With Raja Putri Mask