Babad Story
Indonesia-Bali-klungkung, mid-20th century
(L x W x D) : cm
Wood, Natural pigments
Goat hair, human hair
He is a Topeng’s character. He represents the Prime Minister. He can sometimes be found in solo dances called Tari Topeng’s Keras. The dance is vigorous; it shows the character’s strength and ambition.His Prime Minister character has to advice the Raja (the king) or Dalem, which makes him an important character. It sometimes puts him at the middle of the plot.Patih’s masks have different versions. Patih Keras is the arrogant ambitious and angry version. On the other hand you have Patis Manis, softer and even romantic. Last version, Patih Lucu that is the comic version.