Large hand-carved Balinese wooden statue of an elderly man - 54 cm - Wood - Indonesia - Second half of 20th century
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This original, hand-carved wooden sculpture depicts an older Balinese man in traditional dress and measures 54 × 11 × 10 cm; it dates from the second half of the 20th century and is in good condition.
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Beautiful, large and highly detailed hand-carved wooden sculpture of an older Balinese man
This refined piece testifies to pure craftsmanship and shows a gaunt, older man in traditional attire. He wears a carefully folded headscarf (blangkon/udeng) and with his left hand lifts his wraparound skirt (kain/sarong) slightly to walk more easily. In his right hand he carries a basket or bundle.
With a height of no less than 54 cm, this is an impressive collector's piece. The sculpture is carved with a lot of expressiveness from a heavy, high-quality hardwood. The man's anatomy – including the rib cage, the muscles, and the expression in the face – is rendered with exceptional attention to detail and realism. This type of stylized realism is very characteristic of the higher Indonesian woodcarving art from this early period.
Specifications
• Country of origin: Indonesia (Bali)
• Material: Hardwood (presumably teak or coromandel)
• Object: Hand-carved sculpture / statue
• Depiction: Older man in traditional attire
• Dimensions: 54 cm.
• Weight: 2253 g
• Condition: The sculpture is in beautiful vintage condition and contains some natural drying cracks (see photos). This is a normal phenomenon with older solid wood carvings and does not affect the solidity of the piece."
Beautiful, large and highly detailed hand-carved wooden sculpture of an older Balinese man
This refined piece testifies to pure craftsmanship and shows a gaunt, older man in traditional attire. He wears a carefully folded headscarf (blangkon/udeng) and with his left hand lifts his wraparound skirt (kain/sarong) slightly to walk more easily. In his right hand he carries a basket or bundle.
With a height of no less than 54 cm, this is an impressive collector's piece. The sculpture is carved with a lot of expressiveness from a heavy, high-quality hardwood. The man's anatomy – including the rib cage, the muscles, and the expression in the face – is rendered with exceptional attention to detail and realism. This type of stylized realism is very characteristic of the higher Indonesian woodcarving art from this early period.
Specifications
• Country of origin: Indonesia (Bali)
• Material: Hardwood (presumably teak or coromandel)
• Object: Hand-carved sculpture / statue
• Depiction: Older man in traditional attire
• Dimensions: 54 cm.
• Weight: 2253 g
• Condition: The sculpture is in beautiful vintage condition and contains some natural drying cracks (see photos). This is a normal phenomenon with older solid wood carvings and does not affect the solidity of the piece."
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Second half of 20th century
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Wood
Height
54 cm
Width
11 cm
Title of artwork
Large hand-carved Balinese wooden statue of an elderly man - 54 cm
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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