Babad Story
Indonesia-Bali-Gianyar, contemporary
(L x W x D) : 19,2x16,5x9,5 (hors coiffe) - H:30 cm
Pule wood
Fox fur
Character of the Topeng, Maya Denawa was, according to the legend, the first king of Bedulu. Jealous, he tried to impose his superiority by forbidding people to present offerings to the Gods to have them to give offerings to him instead. Indra, King of the gods was opposed to this affront and wanted to establish the foundations of Balinese religious rituals. After a long combat, Maya Denawa died from Indra's arrows. He is the ancestor of Bedaulu.