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Item specifics

Colour:	Multi colored	Condition:	New
Product Type:	Handmade Batik dyed Mask Carving	Wall Decor Type:	Asian Decorative Mask

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Carved multi color BATIK wooden Java MASK - M *amazing!

Carving the mask.

Wax is applied by the canting wax pen.

All stacked up ready to put in dye bath.

Traditional Javanese mask dancers

Exquisite multi-coloured handmade medium size
Javanese Mask

Measures: 18 cm (7 ") high x 13.7 cm (5 1/3 ")wide

Made from : wood, hand carved and batik decorated

Weight: 95 g

Photo of actual item

This is a hand carved mask from Central Java. Originally these masks were used for mask dancing, but now they are beautiful decorative pieces. It is decorated by the batik technique – wax resist dyeing. You may be familiar with batik cloths, and this is the same process applied directly on to the wood, a new variation of Batik Art started in 1989. Each dot is hand dotted – it is a meticulous, very labour intensive and very beautiful art form. (Included are some photos to show the drawing and pre-dyeing part of the process, and if you want to know more about traditional batik, please click the link.)

Beautifully made, this decorative mask looks fantastic up on the wall. Originally these masks were used for dancing, but these are purely decorative. The batik is so unusual, as it is so many colours! Just imagine how many times it was waxed and dyed... So perfect for those with Eastern influenced décor or those who just love masks … And also make a wonderful gift for others.

The mask is a medium size: 18 cm in height x 13.7 cm in width (at the widest point). It has a string loop attached to the rear inside which just needs a nail or hook to hang on! It is rather light, weighing 95 g, as it is made of a light wood the Javanese call "Pule" (pron: polei) wood, a little bit like our Balsa wood. (Unfortunately there are no hard woods left on the island of Java, the most densely populated place on this Earth ...)

This product is made in Yogyakarta in the southern hills district which relies on their handicrafts for a living as the soil is dry and unproductive. We buy direct from the makers as we used to live there and have many family connections – resulting in fantastic prices for you!

Just add $2.50 per additional item for combined postage within Australia (after the heaviest/most expensive item)! It goes without saying that we carefully package these beautiful handicrafts well in strong boxes to safely post to you…

Please check out our other auctions and store items, as we love to give big postal reductions with combined shipping (within 14 days)!

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Postage and handling

Item location: Inner West, Sydney, Australia

Posting to: Worldwide

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Postage and handling	To	Service	Estimated delivery*
AU $5.50	Australia	Regular	2-7 business days after seller receives cleared payment

*The estimated delivery time is based on the seller's handling time, the shipping service selected, and when the seller receives cleared payment. Sellers are not responsible for postage service transit times. Transit times may vary, particularly during peak periods.

Domestic handling time	Postal insurance
Will usually post within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment.	Domestic: AU $2.80 Optional International: Not offered

Return policy

Item must be returned within	Refund will be given as	Return policy details
14 days after the buyer receives it	Money Back	We are happy to refund, excluding postage, if item is not as described.
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.

Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business for goods purchased (but not at auction) if the goods are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match description. More information at returns.

Payment details

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Money order/Bank cheque	Accepted
Bank Deposit	Accepted	Not Available

Seller's payment instructions

I prefer payment by bank/internet deposit by Aussie-based buyers, but postal notes & PayPal are fine. Bank details are available at checkout. Please contact me within 3 days from end of auction, & pay within 7 days. I can register the postal items on request (add $2.80). I am happy to combine postage. Outside Australia please email me for postal charges and pay by PayPal, (eg to US costs AU$10.05, and to UK/Europe costs AUD$11.70, and we happily combine!).