Beautiful Legong Dancer Crocodile Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-12297 A serene black cat clasps

A serene black cat clasps its paws as though in prayer

It is woven of genuine bamboo rayon chenille on a traditional back strap loom

This four-piece gift set comes with tennis balls and squeaky toys

This handmade cone shaped bell ornament crafted from recycled iron sheets

this bracelet is braided by hand from supple black leather by Henry Anthony Sanny

Beautiful Legong Dancer Crocodile Wood Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-12297 A serene black cat claspsNyoman Subrata sculpts this extraordinary mask from crocodile wood and paints it by hand with vivid detail. A young dancer is crowned with frangipani blossoms, her elaborate headdress part of the Legong costume. The Legong probably originated in the 19th century as royal entertainment, and it is said that the prince of Sukwati fell ill and had a vivid dream in which two maidens danced to gamelan music. When he recovered, he arranged for such dances to