Large Balinese wood carving of a young woman in a sarong - 60 cm - Wood - Indonesia - Late 20th century

Elegant and monumental Balinese wooden statue of a standing young woman in traditional Balinese dress, consisting of a close-fitting sarong (kain) and a graceful shoulder wrap (selendang). The woman is beautifully depicted with a traditional high hairstyle (sanggul), adorned with refined carved floral motifs, and wears characteristic ear studs.

This refined object is hand-carved from a single solid block of heavy tropical hardwood (Suar wood / Trembesi), nicely dark brown stained and gleamingly polished. The sarong and coiffure are provided with detailed, incised floral motifs. The underside of the base bears the artist’s or atelier signature "Ak." in red marker.

• Origin: Mas / Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
• Dating: ca. 1970 - 1985
• Material: Solid Suar wood (Monkeypod), stained and polished
• Dimensions: Height: 60 cm | Base width: ca. 14 cm | Base depth: ca. 9 cm
• Weight: 1.6 kg
• Signature: Base underside signed with "Ak."
• Condition: In very good, complete and stable condition. No fractures, no woodworm and no restorations. Only light signs of aging and use along the outer edge of the base and minimal dust accumulation in the deeper areas (such as between the toes).