Cutlery set - Wood - Balinese Chopstick Set

Decorative vintage set of carved wooden chopsticks, stylistically attributed to traditional Balinese/Indonesian craftsmanship.

The ensemble consists of an elongated, richly ornamented wooden box with a sliding lid and a total of eight wooden chopsticks (four pairs).

The lid of the box is particularly elaborately worked. The dark brown wooden surface bears a three-dimensional carved gecko/lizard motif as well as a frog. The depiction is complemented by geometric and vegetative carving ornaments and contrasting light brown sun- or blossom-shaped appliqués. As a result, the box possesses a pronounced decorative character independent of its original function.

Inside are eight long wooden chopsticks. Several sticks feature individually and plastically carved end pieces. Box and chopsticks form a cohesive decorative ensemble.

Comparable pieces are attributed to Balinese woodwork from Indonesia. There is no signature, maker’s mark, or original documentation. Therefore, origin and dating are deliberately given as attributions. The set likely dates from the second half of the 20th century.

The box measures approximately 27 × 9 × 4 cm.

The item is in good used vintage condition. Signs of age and use as well as slight irregularities in the hand-worked wood surface are present. Please note the numerous close-up photos; they show the actual condition in great detail.

The set is suitable both as a decorative collectible of Balinese woodcarving and as an unusual tabletop accessory.

Highlights
- probably Bali / Indonesia
- traditional decorative wood carving
- box with an elaborately worked sliding lid
- three-dimensional gecko/lizard
- three-dimensional frog motif
- floral and geometric carving ornaments
- contrasting light-brown wood appliqués
- 8 wooden chopsticks / 4 pairs
- several elaborately figural carved chopstick ends
- complete cohesive set
- box approx. 27 × 9 × 4 cm
- probably second half of the 20th century
- decorative vintage and collectible object

Delivery: The wooden box shown in the photos, including sliding lid and eight chopsticks.

Condition: Good used vintage condition with signs of age and wear. No restorations known to me. The photos are part of the condition description.

Attribution: The item is not signed. An original invoice, manufacturer information, or provenance documentation is not available. The attribution to Bali/Indonesia as well as the dating are based on design, workmanship, and known comparable objects, and are not provided as guaranteed provenance.