TEMPLE DANCER Wall plaque from Bali. DEER Nickel Silver from Central Java. HAPPINESS MASK Grey hibiscus wood mask from Bali.

BOOKS and BIBLIOGRAPHY RECOMMENDED READING If you want to learn more about the fascinating art and culture of Indonesia, short of travelling there, the following list of books should be helpful. I have read some of these books and used them in my research (see the Bibliography). Books on Indonesian art have become more prevalent here in the United States in the last few years, but are still not too easy to find. These books can be obtained through Amazon.com. We are linked to Amazon.com on this page. Amazon.com will try to find those books which are out of print and have no price. However, you may find some of these books in your public library or local book store. Art of Indonesia: Pusaka by Haryati Soebadio (Editor), Bambang Sumadio, D. D. Bintarti, Sedyawati, Suwati Kartiwa. List Price: $45.00 Amazon Price: $31.50 Arts and Crafts of Indonesia by Anne Richter, John Storey (Photographer) Out of print. This is a well written informative book with very good illustrations. Bali Sekala and Niskala : Essays on Religion, Ritual, and Art by Fred B.Eiseman, Jr., Sukartha I. Nyoman (Illustrator), I. Nyoman Sukartha (Illustrator), David Pickell (Editor) List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $19.96 This book and the one below are especially recommended for people who have already travelled to Bali and want to learn more about the culture. Bali Sekala and Niskala : Essays on Society, Tradition, & Craft by Fred B. Eiseman, Jr., Sukartha I. Nyoman (Illustrator), I. Nyoman Sukartha (Illustrator), David Pickell (Editor) List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $19.96 Highly recommended for people who have already visited Bali and left with many unanswered questions. Contemporary Tie and Dye Textiles of Indonesia (Asia Collection) by Kim Jane Saunders. Hardcover. Amazon Price: $55.00 Fabric Traditions of Indonesia by Bronwen Solyom, Garrett Solyom. Amazon Price: $25.00   The Folk Art of Java (The Asia Collection) by Joseph Fischer, JamesDanandjaja, Clare B. Fischer. Hardcover. Amazon Price: $65.00   Javanese Shadow Theatre: Movement and Characterization in NgayogyakartaWayang Kulit by Roger Long. Out of print.   Masks of Bali : Spirits of an Ancient Drama by Judy Slattum, Paul Schraub(Photographer) Out of print. This is the best book that I have ever seen on this subject. It is informative, easy to read and has many excellent illustrations. It hasn't been out of print very long, and so,there must be some copies around. Tenun ikat = Indonesian ikats by Suwati Kartiwa. Out of print.   Wayang Golek : The Entrancing World of Classical Javanese Puppet Theatre by P. Buurman. Out of print.   Wayang Theatre in Indonesia by Van Grandell. Amazon Price: $30.00

The listed books were very helpful in my research. Almost all of these books were purchased in Indonesia.

Arts and Crafts of Indonesia by Anne Richter. Photographs by John Storey. Published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco. 1993. 160 pp.

Art of Indonesia by Fritz A. Wagner. Translated by Ann E. Keep, Dr., Phil. Published by Graham Brash (Pte) Ltd, 36-C Prinsep St, Singapore. 1988 edition. 256 pp.

Bali: Sekala & Niskala, Volume 1: Essays on Religion, Ritual, and Art by Fred B. Eiseman, Jr. with two chapters by Margaret Eiseman. Published by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. Published in the U.S.A. by The Crossing Press, 97 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. 376 pp.

Bali: Sekala & Niskala, Volume 2: Essays on Society, Tradition, and Craft by Fred B. Eiseman, Jr. Published by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. Published in the U.S.A. by The Crossing Press, 97 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. 383 pp.

The Crafts of Indonesia edited by Judi Achjadi. Contributing writers: Hidawati Siddharta, M.F.A., Rini Joeda, Iwan Tirta, Yusman Siswanti Batubara. Published by Times Editions, Singapore. 1988. Published in the U.K. by Studio Vista/Cassell Publishing Ltd., Artillery House, Artillery Row, London, SW1P 1RT. 1989. 240 pp.

Indonesian Handbook, Third Edition by Bill Dalton. Published by Moon Publications, P. O. Box 1696, Chico, CA 95927-1696, U.S.A. 1985. 588 pp.

Indonesian Textiles by Michael Hitchcock. Published by Periplus Editions, Inc., 78 Queen's Road, Singapore 1026. 1991. 192 pp.

Leather Gods & Wooden Heroes:  Java's Classical Wayang by David Irvine.  Published by Times Editions, Times Centre, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196. 360 pp.

Masks of Bali: Spirits of an Ancient Drama by Judy Slattum. Photographs by Paul Schraub. Published by Chronicle Books, 275 Fifth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, U.S.A. 1992. 131 pp.

Power and Gold: Jewelry from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines from the Collection of the Barbier-Muller Museum, Geneva by Susan Rodgers. Photographs by Pierre-Alain Ferrazzini. Published by Barbier-Muller Museum, Geneva, 4, Rue de L'Ecole-De-Chimie. 1985.

Ramayana: Indonesian Wayang Show by Sunardjo Haditjaroko, M.A. Published by Penerbit Djambatan, Indonesia. Revised edition of Living Shadows by the same author. Fifth edition. 1986. 116 pp.

Woodcarvings of Bali by Fred and Margaret Eiseman. Published by Periplus Editions, 1442A Walnut Street #206. Berkeley, CA 94709, U.S.A. 1988. 88 pp.

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