Lot # 148 - Four Carved Wood Masks – Mah Meri, Two-Faced and More

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Jul-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Jul-2025 9:29:00 PM
Current bid:

$37.00

Highest bidder:

mickmouse

Auction has ended

Description :

Four Carved Wood Masks – Mah Meri, Two-Faced and More

Group of four carved wood masks showcasing a range of forms and cultural references. One is attributed to the Mah Meri people of West Malaysia, traditionally used in ritual dance and spirit worship. Another features a two-faced design with mirrored smiling and frowning expressions. A third mask presents a feline form with a dotted surface, possibly representing a cheetah or leopard. The fourth is a patterned face mask signed on the reverse by the artist, indicating origin in Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Each mask is hand-carved and includes holes or cord for hanging.

Set includes:

  • Mah Meri Mask – Elongated solemn face with downturned mouth
    Approx. 8.5" H x 6" W

  • Two-Faced Mask – Vertical mirrored expressions, one smiling, one frowning
    Approx. 8" H x 6" W

  • Cheetah Mask – Animal-form with dotted surface and feline features
    Approx. 13" H x 9" W

  • Signed Indonesian Mask – Patterned face with dot motifs, signed by the artist
    Approx. 8" H x 6" W


Auction History

Highest bidder is mickmouse

Date Bid User
10-Jul-2025 9:16:12 PM $37.00 mickmouse
10-Jul-2025 7:46:37 PM $23.00 Maloghurst
10-Jul-2025 7:33:50 PM $22.00 jollyroger
10-Jul-2025 7:33:50 PM $21.00 Maloghurst
10-Jul-2025 6:44:21 PM $7.00 jollyroger
10-Jul-2025 6:22:34 AM $6.00 Ramsey
03-Jul-2025 8:25:32 AM $5.00 Smitty

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