Carved Bali Wood Bust of Young Indonesian Warrior Antique Art Deco c1920

Pete Sheldon

PSH13141.n

This Charming Bali wood sculpture of a Native Balinese Warrior or Klungkung warrior and has Special attention given for detailing to the headdress, hair, and face. The Hibiscus Flower known Locally as “Bunga Raya” or “Big Flower”. The Flower symbolizes “Rukun Negara” or the Principles of being a Nation. And the color (Red) of the petals stands for Life, Courage, and Unity of the People. , this carving is in amazing condition and has been well kept and the wood has been looked after , wood is in great condition with some minor dry splits on the chest but are very faint a warm wax polish would clear them right up.

Dimensions 25.5 x 9.2 x 18 cm or 10 x 3.6 x 7 inches
Weight 1.37 kg