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Sumba Statues

Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500
Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500

Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 11.82 in

Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

mythical creatures. This statue depicting a chicken is an example of a Sumba Island penji or headstone, in

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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Andrianna Shamaris Husband and Wife Statue
Andrianna Shamaris Husband and Wife Statue

Andrianna Shamaris Husband and Wife Statue

Located in New York, NY

Sandstone husband and wife statue. Handmade from the island of Sumba. This statue was handmade in

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Vintage 1950s Primitive Statues

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Sandstone

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Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950
Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 56.7 in W 53.94 in D 1.97 in

Bali Hindu Textile Framed 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1950

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...

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Vintage 1950s Balinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Dwayne Johnson • Sculptural Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi
Dwayne Johnson • Sculptural Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi

Dwayne Johnson • Sculptural Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi

$1,952Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 16.54 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Dwayne Johnson • Sculptural Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

Born from our lifelong obsession with stacking rocks, this totem-like side table features hand-sculpted, organic shaped petrified wood forms, adorned with a striking raw Petrified wo...

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2010s Australian Organic Modern Side Tables

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Steel

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 61.42 in D 1.19 in

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Scu...

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Teak

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology

Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Scu...

Materials

Teak

Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs C. 1950
Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs C. 1950

Ikat Textile from Toraja Tribe of Sulawesi with Stunning Tribal Motifs C. 1950

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A very large Irate Textile from the Toraja tribes of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Toraja tribes people are an ethnic and cultural group of people who occupy the mountainous highlands of ...

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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Other Textiles

Materials

Yarn

Teak Wood Sofa Modern Organic
Teak Wood Sofa Modern Organic

Teak Wood Sofa Modern Organic

$19,500

H 16.93 in W 137.41 in D 46.86 in

Teak Wood Sofa Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This modern teak wood sofa features a large teak wood slab base, backrest and is elevated by two shallow teak wood blocks. The sofa comes with cushions that extend its full length fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sofas

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Teak

Exceptionally Long Bali Hindu Textile 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
Exceptionally Long Bali Hindu Textile 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900

Exceptionally Long Bali Hindu Textile 'Kamasan' Painting, Indonesia C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytelling. Featuring intricate ...

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Antique Early 1900s Balinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Paint

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Mill Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood...

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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Other Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Vintage Hand-Crafted Tiger Sculpture / Statue from Java, Indonesia
Pair of Vintage Hand-Crafted Tiger Sculpture / Statue from Java, Indonesia

Pair of Vintage Hand-Crafted Tiger Sculpture / Statue from Java, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful pair of hand-crafted tiger statues from the island of Java. With a mixture of hand-painted and hand-carved detailing. They also feature glass marble inlaid eyes. They dif...

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century

Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" has lost mos...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Batak Carved Wooden Tribal Door, Sumatra, Indonesia
Early 20th Century Batak Carved Wooden Tribal Door, Sumatra, Indonesia

Early 20th Century Batak Carved Wooden Tribal Door, Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A rice granary door from the Batak Tribes people of Lake Toba, central Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. ...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

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