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    / Theatrical uses

    … and Bali, wooden masks (tupeng) are used in certain theatrical performances called wayang wong. These dance dramas developed from the shadow plays of the 18th century and are performed not only as amusement but as a safeguard against calamities. The stories are in part derived from ancient Sanskrit literature,…

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    … and Bali, wooden masks (tupeng) are used in certain theatrical performances called wayang wong. These dance dramas developed from the shadow plays of the 18th century and are performed not only as amusement but as a safeguard against calamities. The stories are in part derived from ancient Sanskrit literature,…

    Read More