Babad Story
Indonesia-Bali-klungkung, mid-20th century
(L x W x D) : 19,5x14x10 cm
Wood, Natural pigments
Goat hair, human hair, mother of pearl
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.