NTG Bird Trio — Icons of Balinese Art Deco - Macassar ebony (Diospyros celebica) - Njana Tilem Gallery - Indonesia - 1950-1970

These sculptures are 'simply' beautiful and at the same time iconic. Carved from Macassar ebony (Diospyros celebica), one of Bali’s most prized hardwoods, this trio represents the signature aesthetic of the Njana Tilem Gallery (Mas, Ubud): flowing lines, organic movement, and the perfect balance between naturalism and abstraction.

Each bird is individually signed with both the NTG logo and the fully written Njana Tilem Gallery mark — a hallmark of authenticity and premium atelier provenance. The trio composition is exceptionally rare: parent and young, carved as a unified sculptural narrative of care, reciprocity and spiritual harmony.

The polished surfaces, subtle carving marks on the underside and the dynamic interplay between the three figures reflect the mid century modernist spirit that made Njana Tilem one of Bali’s most influential ateliers.

From a private collection in Gouda (The Netherlands), this trio is a museum‑worthy centrepiece — a refined fusion of Balinese Art Deco elegance and spiritual symbolism.

Specifications
Wood: Macassar ebony / coromandel wood (Diospyros celebica)
Style: Njana Tilem Gallery / Mas school — mid century Art Deco Bali
Period: circa 1950–1970
Dimensions & weight:
• Bird 1: 22 × 8 × 3 cm — 117 g
• Bird 2: 22 × 7 × 3 cm — 90 g
• Bird 3: 15 × 8 × 4.5 cm — 98 g
Condition: Very good — original patina, no breaks or restorations
Origin: Private collection, Gouda (The Netherlands)
Notable features: Trio composition (rare), NTG signature + full Njana Tilem Gallery inscription, organic Art Deco movement, premium atelier quality.
Scale Reference: A standard business card (85 × 55 mm) is shown in one of the photos as an international size reference.

Premium Packaging
Professional shipping within the European Union only. This artwork will be packed using a premium protective double-box system with bubble wrap and shock-absorbing packing material. Due to customs requirements, import regulations and the wooden nature of the object, shipping is restricted to destinations within the European Union. Shipping costs include professional packaging, handling and tracking.

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- Nederlands (samenvatting) - Dit NTG Vogel Trio, gesneden uit Makassar ebben (Diospyros celebica) en volledig gesigneerd met zowel het NTG‑logo als de uitgeschreven Njana Tilem Gallery‑markering, behoort tot de iconische categorie binnen mid‑century Balinese kunst. De vloeiende lijnen, organische beweging en Art Deco‑elegantie benadrukken de premium atelierkwaliteit. Afkomstig uit een privécollectie in Gouda.

- Français (résumé) - Ce NTG Bird Trio, sculpté dans ébène de Macassar (Diospyros celebica) et signé individuellement avec le logo NTG ainsi que l’inscription complète Njana Tilem Gallery, appartient à la catégorie des pièces iconiques de l’art balinais mid‑century. Les lignes fluides, le mouvement organique et l’élégance Art Déco soulignent la qualité d’atelier. Provenant d’une collection privée à Gouda.