Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Brahmin Priest Mask

This is a hand carved wooden mask of a Brahmin Balinese priest.
Most of the population of Bali is Hindu and Hinduism has a very rich tradition in Bali expressed beautifully in art and dance. Bali does have a caste system but it is very fluid compared to the  traditional Indian caste system. For example, good friends of mine were Sudras, but had Brahmins working for them.
Brahmins are the priestly caste and male members can be seen performing religious ceremonies in the temples or important life ceremonies at homes.
12.75 x 5 in.