Balinese Singa Barong Winged Lion Spirit statue wood carving sculpture Bali Art
Balinese Singa Barong Winged Lion Spirit statue wood carving sculpture Bali Art. Barong Singa is hand carved from cempaka wood a very fine example of a Balinese Singa. Beautifully detailed hand painted polychrome finish in a deep red with shades of white, red, green, blue, yellow and black accents in the traditional Balinese style add drama. Highlighted with real gold leaf. Carvings like this are often placed in temples and home and act as protectors or guardians. You will receive the exact carving you see here. This is not a stock photo. All of my fine Hindu and Buddhist sculptures are one of a kind works of art that I choose by myself directly from the artist in Bali, many who I have had relationships with for 20 plus years now. This wonderful and dramatic work will be sure to grace your home or sacred space with his powerful presence. 15.5wing tip to wing tip. 7.5″ X 6″ at the base. One of a kind, you receive the exact carving pictured here. Artisan crafted in Bali. Wings and tail removable. No visible cracks or checkering of the wood. Ships FAST from our location in the USA. Barong is an animal deity or spirit in Balinese mythology. He is the king of the spirits and symbolizes goodness. Banas Pati Rajah is believed to be the spirit that drives the Barong and is a protective spirit that accompanies a child through out his life. In Bali each region has a guardian spirit in the forest or land. Each of these protective spirits are portrayed in the form of certain animals. Barong Ket : barong lion , barong most common and represents the spirit of goodness. Landung Barong : Barong giants , Chinese culture has influenced and shaped like Ondel-ondel Betawi. The boar Barong Bangkal: Barong shaped boar. Barong Macan : barong-shaped leopard or tiger. Naga Barong : Barong shaped dragon or snake. On larger pieces, we use UPS. Thank you for understanding. Claims must be made within 30 days of receiving your order. Item must be in original unused condition. Bali is our passion. Since 1988 we have ethically sourced and hand picked our products directly from the artisans and craftspeople on the back roads, family compounds and markets of Bali and other Indonesian islands. Our shop in Downeast coastal Maine offers an ever changing kaleidoscope of Balinese folk art, Buddhist & Hindu art, stone garden statuary, wood carvings. Traditional mask, mermaids, winged mobiles, architectural finds, antiques, home decor treasures, batik clothing & silver jewelry and so much more. The item “Balinese Singa Barong Winged Lion Spirit statue wood carving sculpture Bali Art” is in sale since Monday, October 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Indonesian”. The seller is “acadiaworldtraders” and is located in Ellsworth, Maine. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Era: 1900-Now
- Asian Culture: Balinese
- Type: Guardian
- Region, Culture: Indonesia
- Category: Collectibles
- Exact Type: Wood Carving
- Region or Culture: Indonesian
- Style: Asian
- size: 21″ T x 14″ D – 7.5″ X 6″ base