Image: Barong mask
The Barong is a mythical dragon or spirit well-disposed towards humans, who offers them protection from the evils of dead souls and their witchy cohort Rangda. The full Barong costume is worn by 2 men as part of public Barong performances.
- Photographer:
- Melanie Van Olffen
- Rights:
- © Australian Museum
Additional information
Australian Museum Collection
Collected in 1977
Provenance: Sukawati , Bali Indonesia
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