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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
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1990s Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Balinese Buddhist Diety Wood Sculpture
Balinese Buddhist Diety Wood Sculpture

Balinese Buddhist Diety Wood Sculpture

H 51.75 in W 8.75 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Balinese "Barong" carving darting to the early 20th century. This piece features red polychrome
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Early 20th Century Balinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament

Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament

H 4.73 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
Located in Leuven , BE
Unusual Balinese monkey mask-most probably a representation of Hanuman Here is some more info
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood

19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood

H 8.27 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
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

Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950
Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950

Pair of Indonesian Balinese Wood Carved Devotional Temple Shrine Sculptures 1950

H 15 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wood depicting a Balinese couple. Bust of a man and women in Art Deco style sculpture wearing
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Sculptures

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large Balinese Barong carved and hand-painted wood dance mask of an ornate, colorful mythological
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Late 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask

Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask

H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 in
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man

H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 5.02 in
Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Lincoln, GB
19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer The dancer is symbolising the
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Sculpture of a Young Dancer

Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Sculpture of a Young Dancer

H 25.6 in Dm 9.06 in
Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved wood head adorned with painted face and mirrored crown who likely represents Dewi Danu, the water
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia
Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia

Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia

H 47 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Carved Polychromed Balinese Garuda Statues on Glass Top Pedestals - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Carved Polychromed Balinese Garuda Statues on Glass Top Side-Table/Pedestals - Set of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Balinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Carved Polychromed Balinese Garuda Statues on Glass Top Pedestals - Pair
Antique Carved Polychromed Balinese Garuda Statues on Glass Top Pedestals - Pair

Antique Carved Polychromed Balinese Garuda Statues on Glass Top Pedestals - Pair

H 53.5 in W 30 in D 21 in
Very Fine and Detailed Balinese Sugarwood Sculpture of a Ramayana Scene
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Balinese Suarwood (Albizia saman) sculpture depicting a scene from the Ramayana Gianyar
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20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Fine and Detailed Balinese Sugarwood Sculpture of a Ramayana Scene
Very Fine and Detailed Balinese Sugarwood Sculpture of a Ramayana Scene

Very Fine and Detailed Balinese Sugarwood Sculpture of a Ramayana Scene

H 19.1 in W 9.85 in D 12.6 in
19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer

H 49 in W 23 in D 14 in
19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer

H 49 in W 23 in D 14 in
Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Balinese handmade wood carving of a fisherman with net.
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture

Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture

H 11 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
Balinese Teak Wood Centerpiece Carving
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Material: Solid teak wood (hand-carved) Finish: Natural, lightly polished to enhance wood grain Use
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Early 2000s Balinese Bohemian Centerpieces

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Teak

Balinese Teak Wood Centerpiece Carving
Balinese Teak Wood Centerpiece Carving

Balinese Teak Wood Centerpiece Carving

H 7 in W 20.5 in D 9 in
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen Beautiful piece
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen

H 13 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Naked Lady Great Carving, 1950 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Naked Lady Great Carving, 1950 20th Century Beautiful piece
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20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Naked Lady Great Carving, 1950 20th Century
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Naked Lady Great Carving, 1950 20th Century

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Naked Lady Great Carving, 1950 20th Century

H 11.82 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

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Early 20th Century Balinese Clown Mask with Original Paint
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully patinated early 20th century Balinese clown mask with original paint. This handmade
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Early 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Balinese Clown Mask with Original Paint
Early 20th Century Balinese Clown Mask with Original Paint

Early 20th Century Balinese Clown Mask with Original Paint

H 7 in W 7 in D 5 in
Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Dancer
Located in Doylestown, PA
A carved wood statue of a male Balinese dancer in traditional clothing, late 19th century-early
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Dancer
Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Dancer

Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Dancer

H 35 in W 12 in D 10 in
Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Warrior
Located in Doylestown, PA
A carved wood statue of a warrior in traditional clothing, late 19th century-early 20th century
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Warrior
Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Warrior

Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Warrior

H 35 in W 12 in D 10 in
Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Female Dancer
Located in Doylestown, PA
A carved wood statue of a female Balinese dancer in traditional clothing, late 19th century-early
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Female Dancer
Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Female Dancer

Balinese Carved Wood Statue of a Female Dancer

H 35 in W 12 in D 10 in
Pair of Balinese Figural Sculptures
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large pair of male and female Balinese figural statues in carved wood with painted finish
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Early 20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Balinese Figural Sculptures
Pair of Balinese Figural Sculptures

Pair of Balinese Figural Sculptures

H 37 in W 18 in D 8 in
Monumental Size Pair of Balinese Carved Wood Rams, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Monumental size pair of Balinese carved wood rams, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Monumental Size Pair of Balinese Carved Wood Rams, Early 20th Century
Monumental Size Pair of Balinese Carved Wood Rams, Early 20th Century

Monumental Size Pair of Balinese Carved Wood Rams, Early 20th Century

H 39 in W 39 in D 12 in
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury hand carved ebony wooden Balinese bookends. Hand carved sculpture in wood
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Bookends
Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Bookends

Hand Carved Wooden Balinese Busts Bookends

H 9 in W 2.5 in D 5 in
A Large and Striking Balinese Wood-Blossom Carving of a Cockatoo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and striking Balinese wood-blossom carving of a cockatoo; the perched bird with large and
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures

A Large and Striking Balinese Wood-Blossom Carving of a Cockatoo
A Large and Striking Balinese Wood-Blossom Carving of a Cockatoo

A Large and Striking Balinese Wood-Blossom Carving of a Cockatoo

H 18.25 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Folk Art wood carving from Bali, artfully hand-painted, vividly depicting Elegant garden
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20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century
Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century

Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century

H 23.75 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 in
Folk Art Balinese Wood Carving, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Folk Art wood carving from Bali, artfully hand-painted depicting elegant garden scene
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20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Balinese Wood Carving, First Half of the 20th Century
Folk Art Balinese Wood Carving, First Half of the 20th Century

Folk Art Balinese Wood Carving, First Half of the 20th Century

H 23.75 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 in
Balinese Barong Carved Wood Dance Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Balinese Barong hand carved and hand painted wood dance mask of an ornate colorful mythological
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Barong Carved Wood Dance Mask
Balinese Barong Carved Wood Dance Mask

Balinese Barong Carved Wood Dance Mask

H 11 in W 10 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Balinese "Barong" carving darting to the early 20th century. This piece features a mix of red
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Early 20th Century Balinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament

Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament

H 7.49 in W 13.39 in D 4.34 in
Balinese Barong Wood Dance Mask of Mythological Creature
Located in Astoria, NY
Hand carved and hand painted wood Balinese Barong dance mask of an ornate colorful mythological
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Barong Wood Dance Mask of Mythological Creature
Balinese Barong Wood Dance Mask of Mythological Creature

Balinese Barong Wood Dance Mask of Mythological Creature

H 10 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Balinese Barong carved and hand painted wood dance mask of an ornate colorful mythological creature
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Balinese Barong Dance Mask

Balinese Barong Dance Mask

H 13.5 in W 16.5 in D 4.5 in
Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage midcentury hand-carved wooden Balinese bookends. Hand-carved sculpture in wood depicting a
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Bookends
Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Bookends

Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Bookends

H 7 in W 2.2 in D 2.5 in
Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Panel
Located in Toronto, CA
Beautiful antique Balinese door, probably 19th century. This door/shutter has been deeply and
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Panel
Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Panel

Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Panel

H 29.5 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Balinese King's Door
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 19th century monumental Balinese king's door has many stories hidden within its
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Antique Early 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Balinese King's Door
19th Century Balinese King's Door

19th Century Balinese King's Door

H 102.75 in W 67.5 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Balinese Coin Dolls
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual pair of Balinese coin dolls, circa 1920, each comprised of hundreds of Chinese brass
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Early 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Balinese Coin Dolls
Pair of Early 20th Century Balinese Coin Dolls

Pair of Early 20th Century Balinese Coin Dolls

H 34 in W 7 in D 4 in
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Young Man
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Young Man

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Young Man

H 10.44 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood, possibly
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress

H 13 in W 8.47 in D 4.14 in
Balinese Barong Dance Mask of Garuda, the Vehicle of Vishnu
Located in Astoria, NY
Balinese Barong dance mask of Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu ornately hand carved and colorfully
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Barong Dance Mask of Garuda, the Vehicle of Vishnu
Balinese Barong Dance Mask of Garuda, the Vehicle of Vishnu

Balinese Barong Dance Mask of Garuda, the Vehicle of Vishnu

H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Hand Carved Balinese Rama and Seta Large Bust Crafted by Lasya, 1998
Located in London, GB
exploring the depths of the interior forest at one such village where they specialising in wood carving
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1990s Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Balinese Rama and Seta Large Bust Crafted by Lasya, 1998
Hand Carved Balinese Rama and Seta Large Bust Crafted by Lasya, 1998

Hand Carved Balinese Rama and Seta Large Bust Crafted by Lasya, 1998

H 36.23 in W 23.82 in D 9.06 in
Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful wall hanging with intricate carvings in Suar wood. Original restored condition
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures

Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century
Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century

Balinese Wood Carving, 20th Century

H 20 in W 11 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Balinese Carved and Polychromed Wood Singa ‘Winged Lion’
Located in Concord, MA
Antique early 20th century Balinese carved and polychromed wood figure of a winged lion, also known
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Early 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century Balinese Carved and Polychromed Wood Singa ‘Winged Lion’
Early 20th Century Balinese Carved and Polychromed Wood Singa ‘Winged Lion’

Early 20th Century Balinese Carved and Polychromed Wood Singa ‘Winged Lion’

H 20 in W 10 in D 12 in
Pensive Balinese Lady Art Deco Period Bali Indonesian Art Sculpture Wood Carving
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Something like the famous Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, this elegantly dressed Balinese Lady gazes
Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pensive Balinese Lady Art Deco Period Bali Indonesian Art Sculpture Wood Carving
Pensive Balinese Lady Art Deco Period Bali Indonesian Art Sculpture Wood Carving

Pensive Balinese Lady Art Deco Period Bali Indonesian Art Sculpture Wood Carving

H 10.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Balinese wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Balinese wood carving — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Balinese wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Balinese wood carving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Balinese Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a Balinese wood carving at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $16,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Balinese Wood Carving
  • What are the types of wood carving?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • What is carved wood art called?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.