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IDA BAGUS TILEM SUAR WOOD SCULPTURE CARVED BALI 1950s

$7,093.08
£5,340.37
€6,000
CA$9,789.51
A$10,966.42
CHF 5,703.90
MX$133,767.65
NOK 72,618.22
SEK 68,473.81
DKK 45,678

About the Item

Very abstract and unique Art Deco root wood carving made from suar wood by the renowned Balinese artist Ida Bagus Tilem (1936–1993) from Mas. His father, Ida Bagus Nyana, is considered the inventor of this distinctive style. Ida Bagus Tilem learned the craft from his father and, with exhibitions around the world, became perhaps the most famous master woodcarver globally. Origin: Bali, Indonesia Location: Mas Age: 60–80 years Material: Suar root wood Height: 88 cm Width: 35 cm Depth: 35 cm Weight: 4.4 kg Carved from a single beautiful tree root.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Reutlingen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10050246107722

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