P30-P37 Homage DONE
5/28/08
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LEFT Three traditional Balinese masks used in the topeng dance drama flank a mask from Cirebon (second from left); the latter would have been used in the oldest form of West Javanese dance that originated from the north coast. BELOW Called Villa Artis, the main building is a simple, twostorey rectangular villa with an extended, protected verandah at ground level. BOTTOM Bali has become famous for its open-air bathing options, so this Jacuzzi tub set in a deck of old teak boards from a hotel in Java with attendant lily pond is not such an unusual sight. What sets this one apart, however, is the attention to detail in the décor. On right sits a carved set of doors from Java, decorated with wayang figures; on left is a painting in the style of Matisse. The wooden figures by the tub are a pair of Javanese loro blonyo; protective figures, they are traditionally placed at the entrance of homes both as guardians and to welcome guests. RIGHT Exterior view of the merchant’s house from Aceh. It has a bedroom on the first floor and an open-air living area at ground level. Beautiful carved latticework and restored shutters ensure the upper level is well ventilated, while sturdy eaves protect the ground floor from sun and rain.
