Epic Monkey King

An extraordinary depiction of majestic elegance and a courageous heart, this mask of Sugriwa, King of the Monkeys, is imbued with the artistic grace of legends. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family hand-carves this ally of Rama from suar wood with sumptuous detail, as Sugriwa's fearsome expression is softened by an ornate headdress and crown. Subrata's excellence as a wood carver are evident in the refined perfection of her work, rendering this mask a true treasure.

Sugriwa is one of the Ramayana's many heroes. He commanded a simian army to help Rama in rescuing his beloved Sita from the evil king Rahwana.