Wall mask - Sculpture - Indonesia (No reserve price)
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Mid‑20th‑century Indonesian wall mask carved from a single piece of Samanea saman wood, depicting a Hindu deity with a tall elaborate headdress; dimensions about 200 × 290 × 95 mm, weight ~2 kg, in excellent condition and not signed.
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This carved wooden head is defined by its tall, elaborate headdress and composed, restrained facial expression, presenting a clear iconographic representation of a Hindu deity. The craftsmanship is mature and confident, with well-balanced proportions and layered carving depth that extend beyond purely decorative intent.
The sculpture is carved from a single solid piece of wood and not assembled from separate parts. The material is Samanea saman (also recorded as Albizia saman), a tropical hardwood commonly known as rain tree and traded in Indonesia as suar wood. Valued for its stability and pronounced grain, this material was widely used for large-scale and deeply carved works in Southeast Asia during the mid-20th century. The surface displays natural tonal variation and a deep patina developed over time.
The style and workmanship correspond to Southeast Asian Hindu wood carving traditions of the mid-20th century.
Specifications:
Material: Samanea saman (rain tree; Indonesian trade name: suar wood)
Technique: Carved from a single solid piece of wood, not assembled
Dimensions: approx. 20 × 29 cm
Weight: approx. 2 kg
Period: Mid-20th century
Condition: Overall good condition with natural signs of age
This carved wooden head is defined by its tall, elaborate headdress and composed, restrained facial expression, presenting a clear iconographic representation of a Hindu deity. The craftsmanship is mature and confident, with well-balanced proportions and layered carving depth that extend beyond purely decorative intent.
The sculpture is carved from a single solid piece of wood and not assembled from separate parts. The material is Samanea saman (also recorded as Albizia saman), a tropical hardwood commonly known as rain tree and traded in Indonesia as suar wood. Valued for its stability and pronounced grain, this material was widely used for large-scale and deeply carved works in Southeast Asia during the mid-20th century. The surface displays natural tonal variation and a deep patina developed over time.
The style and workmanship correspond to Southeast Asian Hindu wood carving traditions of the mid-20th century.
Specifications:
Material: Samanea saman (rain tree; Indonesian trade name: suar wood)
Technique: Carved from a single solid piece of wood, not assembled
Dimensions: approx. 20 × 29 cm
Weight: approx. 2 kg
Period: Mid-20th century
Condition: Overall good condition with natural signs of age
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Wall mask
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
290 mm
Width
200 mm
Depth
95 mm
Weight
2 kg
