Vintage Balinese Hand Carved Hardwood Male Portrait Bust Indonesia 6.5"

Description

View Vintage Balinese Hand Carved Hardwood Male Portrait Bust Indonesia 6.5" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The face has been carefully modeled and smoothed, while the sides and back retain extensive visible hand-chisel work that gives the sculpture considerable character. Material: Solid tropical hardwood; exact species unknown. Vintage hand-carved hardwood portrait bust attributed to Bali, Indonesia, likely dating to the mid-20th century. Carved from a substantial solid block of dense tropical hardwood, the sculpture depicts a male figure with elongated facial features, prominent ears and closely cropped textured hair. The face has been carefully modeled and smoothed, while the sides and back retain extensive visible hand-chisel work that gives the sculpture considerable character. The head and pedestal are carved as an integral sculpture rather than assembled from separate components. At approximately 2.5 pounds despite standing only 6.5 inches tall, it is a remarkably substantial piece. This style of naturalistic hardwood portrait carving became an important part of Balinese woodcarving during the 20th century. Details: Origin: Bali, Indonesia, attributed Period: Vintage, likely circa 1940s–1970s Material: Solid tropical hardwood; exact species unknown Height: 6.5" Width: 4.75" Depth: 4.75" Weight: approximately 2.5 lb Maker: Unsigned / unidentified Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Indonesian.

Culture

Indonesian

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Indonesia