Singa Barong mask
E619110
The Singa Barong mask is a massive, lion-like ceremonial mask adorned with peacock feathers, famously worn in Reog Ponorogo performances and symbolizing strength and mystical power in Javanese culture.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Reog Ponorogo mask
ⓘ
ceremonial mask ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Ponorogo, East Java
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Reog Ponorogo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| color |
multicolored peacock feather tail
ⓘ
predominantly brown or golden for the lion face ⓘ |
| craftedBy | traditional mask artisans ⓘ |
| craftingMethod |
hand-carved
ⓘ
hand-painted ⓘ |
| culture | Javanese culture ⓘ |
| depicts |
lion head with open jaws
ⓘ
mythical lion-like creature ⓘ |
| functionInPerformance | central visual focus of Reog Ponorogo ⓘ |
| functionInPerformance | demonstration of dancer’s strength ⓘ |
| hasAppearance | lion-like face ⓘ |
| hasDecoration |
large feathered headdress
ⓘ
peacock feathers ⓘ |
| hasPart |
large jaw section
ⓘ
peacock feather fan ⓘ supporting wooden frame ⓘ |
| intangibleHeritageRole |
icon of Reog Ponorogo tradition
ⓘ
symbol of Ponorogo identity ⓘ |
| material |
natural fibers
ⓘ
peacock feathers ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| notableFeature | can weigh tens of kilograms ⓘ |
| originatesFrom |
East Java
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Ponorogo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performanceStyle | often carried by teeth or mouth grip ⓘ |
| religiousContext |
linked to local mystical beliefs
ⓘ
used in traditional ritual processions ⓘ |
| requires | great physical strength to carry ⓘ |
| requiresSkill | special breathing and balance techniques ⓘ |
| safetyConcern | risk of neck and back strain for performers ⓘ |
| status | important symbol in East Javanese performing arts ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
mystical power
ⓘ
protection ⓘ royalty ⓘ strength ⓘ |
| usedFor |
cultural festivals
ⓘ
ritual performance ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Reog Ponorogo dance
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
traditional Javanese performances ⓘ |
| weight | very heavy ⓘ |
| wornBy |
Reog dancer
ⓘ
warok (Reog strongman) in some traditions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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