Gamelan orchestra – 12 figures + podium - Indonesia - 20th century
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Complete Balinese wood carving of a gamelan orchestra with 12 figures and a podium, from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1930–1950, in good vintage condition, from a private collection.
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Complete Balinese woodcarving – Gamelan orchestra – 12 figures + podium (± 1930–1950)
Beautiful, fully hand-carved gamelan ensemble from Bali, consisting of 12 individual figures with various instruments and two dancers, plus the original wooden stage with an ajour carved back panel and gong.
All figures are individually carved from light tropical hardwood (usually hibiscus or suar) with typical details.
Musicians with gendèr, kendang, gong, drums, ceng-ceng, and metallophones.
Two traditional Balinese dancers with fans.
beautiful traditional headscarves and clothing patterns
Original white stir sticks (cotton or string), partly present.
Beautiful round stage with an openwork edge.
The set is exceptional due to the number of figures and the fact that everything is still complete and fitting – these ensembles are often incomplete over the years.
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Some minor signs of aging, tiny chips or slight wear here and there, but no major cracks. See the photos for a full impression; they are part of the description.
Dimensions:
Height of back panel: approx. 13 cm.
Height of figures: 8 cm
Podium diameter: about 16 cm
Total: 16 figures + podium + gong decoration
Origin: Bali, Indonesia
Period: circa 1930–1950 (for tourism art from the early colonial period / interwar years)
A charming and complete collectible from traditional Balinese wood carving art.
Carefully packed in a custom-made box and shipped insured.
Complete Balinese woodcarving – Gamelan orchestra – 12 figures + podium (± 1930–1950)
Beautiful, fully hand-carved gamelan ensemble from Bali, consisting of 12 individual figures with various instruments and two dancers, plus the original wooden stage with an ajour carved back panel and gong.
All figures are individually carved from light tropical hardwood (usually hibiscus or suar) with typical details.
Musicians with gendèr, kendang, gong, drums, ceng-ceng, and metallophones.
Two traditional Balinese dancers with fans.
beautiful traditional headscarves and clothing patterns
Original white stir sticks (cotton or string), partly present.
Beautiful round stage with an openwork edge.
The set is exceptional due to the number of figures and the fact that everything is still complete and fitting – these ensembles are often incomplete over the years.
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Some minor signs of aging, tiny chips or slight wear here and there, but no major cracks. See the photos for a full impression; they are part of the description.
Dimensions:
Height of back panel: approx. 13 cm.
Height of figures: 8 cm
Podium diameter: about 16 cm
Total: 16 figures + podium + gong decoration
Origin: Bali, Indonesia
Period: circa 1930–1950 (for tourism art from the early colonial period / interwar years)
A charming and complete collectible from traditional Balinese wood carving art.
Carefully packed in a custom-made box and shipped insured.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
12
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Title of artwork
Gamelan orchestra – 12 figures + podium
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
