The Twelve Suits of Hanafuda
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Here is a rarity. Balinese traditional dance masks assuming the form of a Native American transformation mask. What you first see is a Barong demon who opens up revealing the spirit of Dalem. This is the work of a professional Balinese carver who was experimenting with something different back in the late 20th century when they were first hired to reproduce NWC masks for export to the US and Canada. Note the careful antiquing. Balinese professional carver.