Cultural Crocodile Wood Mask 'Balinese Mother Earth'

Beautiful and ethereal, Cili appears with the divine grace of a goddess in a mask by Komang Agus. He selects the white grain of crocodile wood for this mask, as he expertly carves every minute detail with sublime artistry. Cili is the goddess of fertility and she is also known as Ibu Pertiwi or Mother Earth in ancient Balinese. More specifically, Cili is believed to ensure a bountiful harvest, as this grain represents the main sustenance of the Balinese people.