Large Balinese King or Priest
Traditional Early 20th Century Balinese Wood Carving
Item Description:
Measurement:
Height: 23 inches (58.4 cm)
Width: 11 inches (27.9 cm)
Depth: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
This is a rare early example of Balinese temple art; this is a large solid hardwood carving of perhaps a Balinese Priest or King. He must have special meaning to the Balinese because he has been depicted in carvings over time.
We believe he has a bell in his left hand and perhaps a flower in his right. His necklaces are emphasized with gold leaf. He has very prominent eyebrows, mustache and beard. I thought he might be the sixth avatar of Vishnu Lord Parasurama but the item in his left hand seems more in tune with a bell rather than an axe. He could also be the Divine Sage Narada.
This is hand carved and solid wood weighing 9 lbs. This is a large carving standing 23” inches tall and is 11” wide and is 6” deep.
This was intended for a shrine, the back is flat and not intended to be viewed. This is an early carving intended for devotion.
He has weathered and gathered up some incense over time but isn’t cracked and is intact. No major damage to the figure other than the loss of some finish.
His sarong has been carved in relief and painted. His royal adornments and throne are highlighted with gold leaf.
Please see all the photos for the composition and condition of this Balinese artifact. This is from our Balinese collection of wood carvings that we have acquired over the years. We have culled through hundreds to find the best examples of Balinese art. Message with any questions.
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Origin:
Balinese Hinduism is deeply interwoven with art and ritual and is concerned
with a myriad of local and ancestral spirits. Balinese Hinduism is a
heterogeneous amalgam in which gods and demigods are worshipped together with
Buddhist heroes, the spirits of ancestors, indigenous agricultural deities and
also with places considered sacred. Religion as it is practiced in