Take a visual and spiritual journey into the drama of Balinese culture with this stunning introduction to Balinese masks. Readers will enjoy the beautiful photographs as they learn about the cultural, historical, and religious significance of Balinese masks, many of which have never been seen by the public. Photographed at private collections and museums, the masks presented here will take readers on a journey into the sacred rituals of Bali.
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About the Author
Judy Slattum was curator of the “Balinese Traditional Masks” exhibition at the 1991 Festival of Indonesia in the US and of the touring national exhibition. She writes frequently on Bali and conducts cultural tours of the island with her husband, I Made Surya, a Balinese mask dancer. She lives in Northern California.