Description: Vintage Balinese wooden panel depicting Bali's very own mythological creature Barong set against a tropical forest backdrop. The carving by a highly skilled hand is particularly exquisite. Second half of the 20th c. Lacewing-Interiors first touched down in Bali as long ago as the early 80s, before the Aussies arrived en masse, and Kuta had one hotel. Yes, one. Called, somewhat imaginatively, the Kuta Beach Hotel, the concept of Kuta with just a single hotel now seems incredulous, the strip running ever northwards for mile after mile up the coast. What hasn't changed is the gentle spirit of the Balinese people and their dedication to art and the spiritual, especially in the interior. Woodcarving, in particular, is a revered art form going back centuries. The woodcarving villages of Tegallalang and Jati north of Ubud, along with the route from Mas to Peliatan having changed little. Familiar, recurring themes being scenes, deities and creatures from Hindu epic poems like the Mahabharata, going back some 3,500 years. A particular favourite is Bali's very own mythological creature the Barong, a symbol of righteousness and justice. Consisting of the two parts, the head and the body, Barongs are commonly depicted as dragons, cows and of course lions, as here. Belalu, a fast growing Balinese softwood, is widely used in such panels as these, particularly lending itself to showcasing the time honoured skills of Balinese craftsmen. This example dating back to the 2nd half of the 20th century. No losses or restoration to the carving. An exquisite artefact from that mythological island that is Bali. Please look at the images as they form part of the description. Height: 18 cms. Width: 25.25 cms. Depth: 3 cms. Weight: 0.288 Kgs. Wooden surface lightly waxed. Price: £70.00. Postage: £5.50 UK mainland dispatch by Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed For courier service. £5.50, added at checkout. For overseas dispatch refer to details of eBay's GSP, Global Shipping Programme, by clicking on SEE DETAILS in the postage section under the BUY IT NOW button. SKU number: 12396. lacewinginterior used to be known as lacewing-interiors when it was a business account here on eBay with 1370+ positive feedback, nothing neutral or negative. You can buy from us with absolute confidence. To see the wide range of Indian vintage & antique artefacts currently in stock, click on See other items or Visit shop on the home page of the listing. We are constantly upgrading our eBay shop with new stock. Perhaps add us to your favourites, so the new stock pops up in your eBay feed when you login?
Price: 70 GBP
Location: Hampton
End Time: 2025-01-05T14:05:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 39.98 GBP
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Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware
Sub-Type: BARONG MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURE
Original/Repro: Vintage Original
Product: Carving
Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
Age: Post-1940
