Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows. "Wayang" is a type of shadow puppet show originating fr...
Wood, Paint
Large Teak Burl Wood Bowl, East Java or Madura, 18th/19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A beautiful bowl, originally a musical frame drum called Terbang, which was used in ecstatic devotional music. The drum was hewn from a single piece of teak...
Teak
Vintage Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist design.
Teak
Primitive Antique Burl Wood Bowl, c. 19th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An antique, hand-carved burl bowl with its original surface. Slightly out-of-round. Possibly European in origin, circa 19th century.
Burl
$540Sale Price|60% Off
H 12 in W 25 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging
Located in Pomona, CA
Wonderful hand carved wooden wall plaque with intricate detail of a scene from Ramayana. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana relates the story of the life of Rama, the seventh incar...
Wood
Monumental Early 20th Century Teak Burl Wood Bowl, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking bowl, carved from richly grained burl teak wood, dates back to the early 20th century and carries a unique story of transformation. Originally crafted as a drum from th...
Wood, Teak
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...
Teak
$456Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 19.69 in
Batak Tribe Ceremonial Bowl from Jackfruit Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Batak tribe ceremonial bowl from jackfruit wood, early 20th century. The Batak Tribes are ethnic groups predominantly found in North Sumatra, Indonesia....
Fruitwood
Swedish Craft, Bowl, Burl Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A burl wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.
Wood
Indonesian 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...
Teak
$800
H 16.23 in W 9.06 in D 7.49 in
Antique Japanese wooden crane figurine / 20th century / wood carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden crane figurine was crafted in Japan in the late 20th century. The artist utilized the natural shape of the wood, particularly the roots, to carve the crane's body. The base is carved from a knot, and its powerful, organic contours convey the base's sense of life. This piece elevates nature's natural form to the crane with minimal modification. Cranes have long been considered symbols of longevity and good fortune, and have been used in wedding and New Year's decorations. The idea of emanating the crane's shape from the roots of a tree seems to reflect the Japanese view of nature and their cherishing the "signs of things." The slender legs simply slide into the base, allowing for easy disassembly. This figurine is easy to transport and store, making it a convenient display piece. Weighing just 0.75 kg, it can be easily placed anywhere. It enhances the traditional atmosphere when placed in a Japanese-style alcove, or in front of a modern white-walled space or exposed concrete wall, the contrast of the materials creates a striking art piece. Placing it on a windowsill, entryway shelf...
Wood
Toraja Ceremonial Bowl, Sulawesi, Indonesia Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood ceremonial bowl was crafted by the Toraja tribes people of the mountain highlands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is hand-crafted using 3 separate...
Wood
Dayak Tribe Ironwood Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from ironwood this Dayak tribe ceremonial bowl features a wonderful smooth texture and subtle wood patterns all around. A wonderful decorative bowl...
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond shaped eyes, very small ears and an oval mouth showing carved upper and lower teeth o...
Wood
Vintage Teak Burl Wood Bowl, Java, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Teak Burl Wood bowl, Java, Mid-20th Century. 9-3/4" dia by 4-1/2" tall. This lovely burl bowl was used to hold the betel nut and condiments for betel nut chewing, an essential form of social interaction throughout southeast Asia. Because sharing betel was such an important act of hospitality, the vessels and paraphernalia involved also became highly prestigious objects. This beautifully figured bowl was such an object, and would have been treasured for the quality and density of its burl. It is hand made from a single piece of teak burl. Originally it would have had a metal liner, most probably of bronze or brass, and would have held a number of smaller metal vessels...
Teak, Burl
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H 12 in W 24.25 in D 9.25 in
Vintage Solid Teak Storage Box with Carvings, Java, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage solid teak storage box with carvings. Java, Early to Mid-20th Century. This absolutely charming box, in a rural folk art style, is hewn out of a single piece of teak. On the one side two warriors face off, one mounted on a tiger, the other atop an elephant. The other side depicts a tree with birds and (perhaps) dragons; and on the lid, a floral motif, and arrows. The top lifts off, revealing the interior compartment carved by hand out of the solid teak block...
Teak
Large Vintage Teak Burl Wood Bowl, Java, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large vintage teak burl wood bowl. Java, mid-20th century. This beautifully figured bowl is fashioned from a large burl wood musical drum, called terbang, from Java. Hewn from a sin...
Teak
Large Vintage Teak Bowl, Hand Hewn, 23 Dia Cirebon, North Java, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large vintage teak bowl, hand hewn, 23 Dia Cirebon, North Java, mid-20th century This rustic wood bowl was fashioned by hand from a single piece of t...
Teak
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H 10.5 in Dm 20.75 in
Large Vintage Teak Bowl, Hand Hewn 20.75 dia from North Java, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large vintage teak bowl, hand hewn, 20.75 inch diameter. From Cirebon, North Java, mid-20th century. This rustic wood bowl was fashioned by hand from...
Teak
Large Vintage Teak Bowl, Hand Hewn, from Cirebon, North Java, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Vintage teak bowl, hand hewn, from Cirebon, North Java, mid-20th century. This rustic wood bowl was fashioned by hand from a single piece of te...
Teak
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H 10.5 in Dm 20.5 in
Large Vintage Teak Bowl, Hand Hewn, from Cirebon, North Java, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large vintage teak bowl, hand hewn, from Cirebon, North Java, mid-20th century. This rustic wood bowl was fashioned by hand from a single piece of te...
Metal
Rustic Vintage Teak Hand Hewn Wooden Bowl from Java, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rustic vintage teak hand hewn wooden bowl from Java, mid-20th century. This strikingly eroded teak bowl comes from north central Java and was fashioned by hand from a single piece of...
Metal
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H 26.25 in W 17.5 in D 8.25 in
Vintage Candleholder, Java, Wayang Puppet Theatre, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage candleholder, Java, Wayang shadow puppet Theatre, mid-late 20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This playful carved figure functioned...
Teak, Paint
Large Rustic Teak Burl Bowl / Feed Trough, Madura, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large rustic teak burl bowl / feed trough. Madura Island, Java, early to mid-20th century. Madura is famous in Indonesia for the rugged, gnarly quality of ...
Teak
Large Rustic Teak Bowl Fashioned from an Old Mortar, Java, Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large rustic teak bowl fashioned from an old Mortar. Java, late 20th century. This rustic wooden teak bowl was fashioned by hand from a single piece o...
Teak
Vintage Wooden Bowl, Cirebon, Java, Late-20th Century, Sirian Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage wooden bowl. Cirebon, Java, late-20th century. Sirian wood. Measure: 22.5" diameter. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This large, finely sanded and finished wood bowl fashioned by ...
Wood
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