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What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Balinese Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand.
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
Category
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Tribal Masks
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Balinese Wood Carved Women Lady Statue Bali, Indonesia
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely carved statue. Balinese style. Very well made. Very nice shaped
Additional information
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Statues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderful, unique hand-carved wood and polychrome pair of Indonesian Balinese devotional figures
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Balinese Wood Carved Women Lady Statue, Indonesia, Mid 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely carved statue. Balinese style. Very well made. Very nice shaped
Additional information
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Statues
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Balinese Wood Carved Women Lady Statue Bali, Indonesia, Mid 20th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely carved statue. Balinese style. Very well made. Very nice shaped
Additional information
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Statues
Materials
Wood
Balinese Buddhist Diety Wood Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice wood sculpture of a Balinese Diety. It's hand painted to add a aged patina to the
Category
1990s Balinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
