Rangda Dance

The source for this sculpture was the Indonesian and Balinese sacred dance Rangda. Rangda is a mythological figure associated with Durga, a Hindu woman. Kali. She is the queen of witches and demons, but her mask is revered in village temples as a patron and protector from evil. Rangda dancers fall into a trance during the performance; their movements are intentionally nervous in spasms. This dance is reminiscent of shaman dances performed in the sculptor's homeland, Mongolia.

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