Antique Polychrome North Balinese Wooden Statue (Togog) - Victory over the Demon - Togog - Singaraja/Buleleng - Indonesia (No reserve price)
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Antique Balinese polychrome wooden Togog statue from North Bali, 47 cm high and 19 cm in diameter, dating to the mid‑20th century, original and authentic, in good condition with provenance Privécollectie, depicting a triumphant royal or divine hero trampling a demon in a baroque North Balinese style.
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An exceptionally expressive and authentic antique Balinese statue (togog) in the characteristic Baroque style of North Bali. This voluminous, fully three-dimensional figure depicts a triumphant royal or divine hero in a dynamic dancing moment (agem), who, with absolute power, holds a conquered demonic figure (buta or raksasa) beneath him. The motif symbolizes the universal struggle and the eternal victory of good (Dharma) over evil (Adharma).
The statue is carved from wood and finished with traditional polychrome (multi-colored) paint. Its slender, vertical profile gives the object a monumental yet highly elegant appearance.
Such figures historically served as ceremonial or narrative decor (togog) in the Empfang rooms (bale) of noble palaces or on household altars to bring epic stories (such as scenes from the Ramayana or Mahabharata) to life.
Specifications:
• Origin: Bali, Indonesia (North Balinese style)
• Material: Polychrome-painted hard wood (palm wood?),
• Height: 47 cm
• Base diameter: 19 cm
• Condition: In good antique condition with lovely signs of age and authentic wear in the paint layer that contribute to the unique character and soul of this piece (see photos for a precise impression). Possibly a small repair to be carried out at the tip of the headdress.
A splendid, collectible centerpiece for lovers of early Indonesian and tribal art!
An exceptionally expressive and authentic antique Balinese statue (togog) in the characteristic Baroque style of North Bali. This voluminous, fully three-dimensional figure depicts a triumphant royal or divine hero in a dynamic dancing moment (agem), who, with absolute power, holds a conquered demonic figure (buta or raksasa) beneath him. The motif symbolizes the universal struggle and the eternal victory of good (Dharma) over evil (Adharma).
The statue is carved from wood and finished with traditional polychrome (multi-colored) paint. Its slender, vertical profile gives the object a monumental yet highly elegant appearance.
Such figures historically served as ceremonial or narrative decor (togog) in the Empfang rooms (bale) of noble palaces or on household altars to bring epic stories (such as scenes from the Ramayana or Mahabharata) to life.
Specifications:
• Origin: Bali, Indonesia (North Balinese style)
• Material: Polychrome-painted hard wood (palm wood?),
• Height: 47 cm
• Base diameter: 19 cm
• Condition: In good antique condition with lovely signs of age and authentic wear in the paint layer that contribute to the unique character and soul of this piece (see photos for a precise impression). Possibly a small repair to be carried out at the tip of the headdress.
A splendid, collectible centerpiece for lovers of early Indonesian and tribal art!
Details
Indigenous object name
Togog
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Singaraja/Buleleng
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Antique Polychrome North Balinese Wooden Statue (Togog) - Victory over the Demon
Height
47 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
19 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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