Architectural ornament - 1940-1950 - Architectural Ornament

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Wooden architectural ornament from Bali, Indonesia, depicting a Karang Boma with horns and feathers, holding and devouring a snake, polychrome, dating to the 1940s, dimensions 31 x 17.6 x 11.9 cm, in good condition with some age-related abrasions.

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Beautiful architectural ornament lavishly decorated to represent a "Karang Boma" --- a celestial being belonging to the hindu mythology, supposed to protect a household from the wrath of demons. This ornament was placed above the entrance of houses, mainly on the island of Bali (Indonesia). This particular ornament is showing a Karang Boma wearing horns and feathers and holds a snake in its two hands and devouring it. Wood with polychrome pigments. Indonesia, Bali island, mid 20th century. Height: 31 cm. Some abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.

Beautiful architectural ornament lavishly decorated to represent a "Karang Boma" --- a celestial being belonging to the hindu mythology, supposed to protect a household from the wrath of demons. This ornament was placed above the entrance of houses, mainly on the island of Bali (Indonesia). This particular ornament is showing a Karang Boma wearing horns and feathers and holds a snake in its two hands and devouring it. Wood with polychrome pigments. Indonesia, Bali island, mid 20th century. Height: 31 cm. Some abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Bali
Title additional information
Architectural Ornament
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Indonesia
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
17.6 cm
Depth
11.9 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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