Birds in the Art of Bali



These images are a small sample taken from a forthcoming book on the role of birds in Balinese culture. They represent a variety of art forms, including dance, mask-carving, sculpture and painting.
The Balinese make little distinction between mythology and reality, so it appropriate that the images shown here also include both real and mythical birds.

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Peacock Mask Peacock Mask

Garuda Dancer Dancer

Bird Kite kite

Herons herons







Ducks Ducks

Garuda Carving Garuda

Bird Mobile Mobile

Tantri Mask Tantri Mask














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