Penucup

Demon. Decorative panel from a palace enclosure. Indonesia, South Bali. 19th century. Tuff. As on Java, demons on Bali are recognizable by their bulging eyes, open mouth and fangs, their goatee beard and curly hair. This demon is also surrounded by a ring of fire, and he walks on a path comprising three stylized heads of monsters. Given by Th.B.