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Masks with hinged jaws were made popular in Bali by the innovative Dewa Putu Bebes of Batuan. By carefully making the mask to fit the dancer's face, a hinge is created that moves the jaw as the actor talks. Such masks are usually of low-life characters with animal-like qualities that express anti-heroic views. This mask, for example, might represent the irreverent boatman who takes Patih Jelantik to Nusa Penida. Another common variation represents a hideous coquette. |