Dvarapala temple guardian pair from Bali - Indonesia

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Nearly 20 years' experience in Indonesian and Oceanian art with museum expertise.

Estimate  € 280 - € 350
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Balinese Dvarapala temple guardian, crafted in the Hindu-Balinese tradition.


Impressive Balinese Dvarapala temple guardian pair, hand-carved from solid wood, Indonesia (Bali), late 20th century.

The two figures are richly decorated. They are typical representations of traditional guardian figures with Keris daggers, expressive faces, strong body tension, and elaborately crafted back and wing ornaments.

Such Dvarapala traditionally serve to protect temple and house entrances and are also important examples of Balinese woodcarving.

Measurements (per figure)
Height: approx. 54 cm
Width: approx. 30 cm

No breaks, no repairs, no missing parts. Light, age-appropriate signs of use on the painting, overall very well maintained.

Sale only as a pair
Handcrafted, not mass-produced or resin-based.
Large, decorative design

Balinese Dvarapala temple guardian, crafted in the Hindu-Balinese tradition.


Impressive Balinese Dvarapala temple guardian pair, hand-carved from solid wood, Indonesia (Bali), late 20th century.

The two figures are richly decorated. They are typical representations of traditional guardian figures with Keris daggers, expressive faces, strong body tension, and elaborately crafted back and wing ornaments.

Such Dvarapala traditionally serve to protect temple and house entrances and are also important examples of Balinese woodcarving.

Measurements (per figure)
Height: approx. 54 cm
Width: approx. 30 cm

No breaks, no repairs, no missing parts. Light, age-appropriate signs of use on the painting, overall very well maintained.

Sale only as a pair
Handcrafted, not mass-produced or resin-based.
Large, decorative design

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Dvarapala temple guardian pair from Bali
Height
54 cm
Width
30 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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