Balinees houten beeld – mythologische figuur met draak - Sculpture - Indonesia (No reserve price)

Mysterious mythological sculpture – Balinese image tradition

A fascinating presentation that recalls the rich mythological world of Bali, where protective spirits, deities and fantastic beings have for centuries played an important role in art and culture.

Central is an impressive, animal-like figure with an expressive face, a richly adorned headdress and strikingly detailed bodily structures. The figure is depicted in a dynamic stance, together with a winding dragon-like creature.

The presentation exhibits features of the traditional Balinese mythological visual language.

Within this tradition, Barong holds a special place. This mythical guardian figure stands for the forces of good and the ongoing struggle to maintain balance between good and evil.

Also the Naga, a mythical serpentine or dragon-like creature, plays an important role in Indonesian mythology and is associated with water, the earth and protective powers.

Although the exact identity of the depicted figure cannot be determined with certainty, the sculpture clearly evokes the atmosphere of these centuries-old mythological traditions.

Particularly impressive is the refined rendering of the facial expression, the graceful ornaments, the claws and the winding forms. The interaction of these details gives the statue a powerful, almost narrative aura.

A characterful and intriguing collector's item that stimulates the imagination and can occupy a special place within a collection of Asian art and mythological representations.