Author: LUCAS, H.,
Title: Java-Masken. Der Tanz auf einem Bein. Orig.(&only)edn.
Description: Kassel, 1973. orig.gilt lettered red cloth (depict. a javanese topèng-mask). 347pp. frontisp, 4 col. plates, 134 other ills. on many plain plates, incl. extensive captions to the masks displayed, sketch-map, list of masks, being a classification, bibliogr., register, list of illus. After Pigeaud's classical work on Javanese Topèng-masks and dances (Batavia 1938), the only modern comprehensive monograph on the subject of javanese Wayang Topèng: containing analyse and description of Javanese Topèng-masks: Cult-masks, masks used by the Dukun curing illnesses, topèng applied in javanese theatre, incl. descriptions of regional topèng-plays and performances for special occasions, répertoires, classification of masks, social-and cultural meaning, mythology, &c..&c..An excellent work of great importance. MINT copy. Scarce. (very light occas. wear to rims of dustjacket).

Keywords: java/theatre/topeng/masks/wayang