Bali is home to different kinds of arts, which are well-known all over the world. One of them is woodcarving. It has been a traditional art for decades, and only master carvers and sculptors can create and produce intricately beautiful art works made from durable wood. But woodcarving can also be a great hobby for beginners. Spend the day with a local family in Mas, one of Bali’s most famous ancient mask carving villages. Create your own masterpiece together with the legendary mask maker Ida Bagus Anom. Born in 1953, Ida lives in the same compound where his ancestors have lived for more than 700 years. He learned the art of mask making from his father, who also passed on the traditions of dancing and puppetry. His traditional masks are used by Topeng dancers and pantomimes all over Bali during magnificent temple ceremonies. The consecrated mask makers carve magic letters into the mask during a special ceremony, which provides the mask with spiritual powers. This process can take up to a few months, especially when the mask is designed for ceremonial purpose. If the art of wood carving appeals to you, we would like to treat you with this unique experience of making masks or learn how to paint them with a local master. Afterwards, you can take your creation home as a beautiful memory.