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These barong masks are actually wall hangings. There are no eye holes,  no straps and the cut out in the back is not large enough for your face. They measure 9" X 9" X 3" and come with the story of the Barong  $50.00
There are several Barongs: Barong Macan (tiger), Barong Celeng (pig), Barong Gajah (elephant), Barong Bangkal (Wild Boar) and the most famous of all the Barong Ket (a cross between a lion and a bear), all are the personification of good.
The Barong, a large shaggy beast, is considered the protector of the village. The original Barong was a demon. In order to scare him away the people made a costume of a larger version of him. Two village men wore that costume and drove away the real Barong. Since that time the Barong is believed to have powers to do good.
The Barong is seen mostly in the famous (Trance dance). Where he along with village men drive Rangda from the village back to her home in the graveyard.
See Rangda