Admire the fluid, dancing lines and exquisite detail of this magnificent twenty-eight inch hand-carved Southeast Asian statement sculpture. Shimmering honey-toned grain runs throughout the length of a single solid timber log, meticulously chiseled into the form of a graceful Balinese dancer posing elegantly beneath a grand, overarching tropical palm frond canopy.
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Measurements: 28" height, 10.25" base width
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Decade: 1970s
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Style: Folk Art
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Material: Wood
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition showcasing superb structural integrity, a wonderfully heavy presence, clean unmarred edges along the delicate leaf trim, and a secure mount to the secondary flat rectangular wood base block
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Features: Master artisan hand chisel work, high-relief decorative details, traditional tiered collar necklace and sarong drapery textures, integrated foliage background frame
Introduce an elegant, architectural focal point to an eclectic dining room sideboard or a dramatic dark academia reading room alcove setup. The stunning visual pivot between the sharp, geometric cross-hatched lines texturing the dancer's elaborate headdress and the broad, satin-smooth grain planes of her elongated silhouette brings a storied layer of global artistry to your home gallery collection.
This item is vintage, over 50 years old. All measurements are close but approximate.