Rare Antique Pre-War Balinese Masterpiece – Seated Goddess Dewi Sri in Fine Coromandel (Pita Maha - Statue - Indonesia

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Rare antique pre-war Balinese masterpiece depicting the seated goddess Dewi Sri, unsigned, in Coromande wood, dating to 1920, height 26 cm, width 16 cm, weight 966 g, origin Indonesia, in good condition with minor wear.

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Rare Antique Pre-War Balinese Masterpiece – Seated Goddess Dewi Sri in heavy Fine Coromandel (Pita Maha Period, c. 1930s)

Dewi Uma is the Balinese mother goddess and the consort of the supreme god Siwa (Shiva). Sometimes the iconography overlaps with Lakshmi (the goddess of abundance and spiritual wealth) or Dewi Sri (the goddess of rice cultivation and fertility).

an exceptional, museum-quality antique Balinese wood carving depicting the goddess Dewi Sri. Dating back to the revered pre-war Pita Maha period (c. 1930s–1940s), this sculpture originates from the historic artistic centers of Ubud and Mas in Bali, Indonesia. It represents the absolute golden age of Indonesian woodcarving, where traditional spiritual iconography seamlessly merged with the elegant, elongated lines of Western-influenced Art Deco.

Measurements:
Height 26 cm
width 16 cm

Weight
966 gram

Condition:
nearly mint condition
Minor wear from use

Item will be sent with great care , assigned, dubble boxed and insured.

Seller's Story

Welcome to DeBatavia. We are a Dutch couple of genuine collectors with a great passion for exceptional Asian art, antiques and unique objects. For more than 10 years we have been active as collectors, and for about five years we have continued this passion in trade. At DeBatavia, quality, authenticity and personal service are central. We are continually looking for remarkable, rare and high-quality pieces that are not only interesting for collectors but also carry a story and character. Each object is selected with care by us. Our years of experience as collectors enable us to search with a critical eye for pieces that we personally find special and valuable. That love of collecting and our knowledge we would like to share with you. Whether you are an experienced collector or making your first special purchase: we believe it is important that you can buy from us with confidence and pleasure. DeBatavia – collected with passion, offered with care. Would you like to discover more about us and our collection? Then also follow us on Instagram. We hope to welcome you online or in person soon!
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Rare Antique Pre-War Balinese Masterpiece – Seated Goddess Dewi Sri in heavy Fine Coromandel (Pita Maha Period, c. 1930s)

Dewi Uma is the Balinese mother goddess and the consort of the supreme god Siwa (Shiva). Sometimes the iconography overlaps with Lakshmi (the goddess of abundance and spiritual wealth) or Dewi Sri (the goddess of rice cultivation and fertility).

an exceptional, museum-quality antique Balinese wood carving depicting the goddess Dewi Sri. Dating back to the revered pre-war Pita Maha period (c. 1930s–1940s), this sculpture originates from the historic artistic centers of Ubud and Mas in Bali, Indonesia. It represents the absolute golden age of Indonesian woodcarving, where traditional spiritual iconography seamlessly merged with the elegant, elongated lines of Western-influenced Art Deco.

Measurements:
Height 26 cm
width 16 cm

Weight
966 gram

Condition:
nearly mint condition
Minor wear from use

Item will be sent with great care , assigned, dubble boxed and insured.

Seller's Story

Welcome to DeBatavia. We are a Dutch couple of genuine collectors with a great passion for exceptional Asian art, antiques and unique objects. For more than 10 years we have been active as collectors, and for about five years we have continued this passion in trade. At DeBatavia, quality, authenticity and personal service are central. We are continually looking for remarkable, rare and high-quality pieces that are not only interesting for collectors but also carry a story and character. Each object is selected with care by us. Our years of experience as collectors enable us to search with a critical eye for pieces that we personally find special and valuable. That love of collecting and our knowledge we would like to share with you. Whether you are an experienced collector or making your first special purchase: we believe it is important that you can buy from us with confidence and pleasure. DeBatavia – collected with passion, offered with care. Would you like to discover more about us and our collection? Then also follow us on Instagram. We hope to welcome you online or in person soon!
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Coromande
Title of artwork
Rare Antique Pre-War Balinese Masterpiece – Seated Goddess Dewi Sri in Fine Coromandel (Pita Maha
Signature
Not signed
Year
1920
Condition
Good condition
Height
26 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
0 cm
Sold by
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264
Objects sold
100%
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