Description
The Malangan Mask is one of the traditional artistic heritages from the ancestors that still
exists today. This mask is also an artistic souvenir that you can bring home. This handicraft is
a form of implementation of local and Malang art culture. The characteristics of the Malangan
Mask lie in the shape of the eyes, nose, lips, color and carving. Each color of the mask is a
symbol of the character of the mask. The white color depicts a pure, honest, and virtuous
character. Green represents peace. Yellow represents glory.
While black describes wisdom. Various unique carvings on the forehead have aristocratic
characteristics. To find this one handicraft, you can visit Kedungmonggo Hamlet. The hamlet is
located in Karangpandan Village, Kec. Pakisaji. This hamlet is located in the southern part of
Malang City and is 10 km from the city center. Kedungmonggo Hamlet is one of the Malangan Mask
preservation areas which has lasted up to 5 generations. Malangan masks are priced starting from
hundreds of thousands to millions of rupiah.
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