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Bring a piece of Bali’s artistic heritage into your home with this captivating vintage pair of 13 hand-carved teak wood busts, dating from the 1930s. These stunning sculptures, representing a Balinese man and woman in traditional ceremonial attire, are a perfect showcase of the island’s legendary woodcarving craftsmanship. Both busts are masterfully carved from solid teak-a hardwood prized for its durability, rich color, and natural resistance to the elements. The female bust features intricate, flowing hair beneath an elegantly wrapped headscarf, along with softly modeled features and a detailed garment that highlight feminine grace and serenity. The male bust stands out with an elaborate court-style headdress and a ceremonial kris dagger at the back, which is a significant spiritual and cultural symbol across Indonesia-evoking power, heroism, and protection. Hallmarks of Authenticity & Age. These pieces date back to the 1930s, a period renowned for flourishing traditional arts in Bali as tourism opened up the region to collectors from around the world. The distinctive carving style suggests influence from the Klungkung region, long known for royal court artistry and refined detail. The carved bases (as shown in photos) are traditional to Balinese woodcarving and help to prevent cracking in tropical climates-a detail unique to authentic works from this era. Beautiful Patina & Condition. Decades of gentle aging have given both busts a rich, warm patina that only genuine vintage teak can achieve. The wood grain is tight and glowing; minor wear is present, entirely in keeping with their age and enhancing their story. Collectors and historians note that, during the early 20th century, high-quality Balinese busts like these were carved for travelers and patrons-blending both ceremonial symbolism and an idealized portrait of Balinese nobility. Pieces from this period are now highly sought after for their expressive detail and the connection they offer to Bali’s golden age of wood art. Material: Solid teak wood. Origin: Bali, Indonesia, c. Perfect as a striking decorative set, an authentic collectible, or a unique gift for anyone passionate about Asian or Indonesian art and culture! Please review all photos for detail and feel free to message with questions-these are genuine pieces of Balinese history, ready to bring sophistication and soul to any space.

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Offered here is a rare matched pair of hand-carved and polychrome painted wooden figures by listed American folk artist Adrian R. Both figures are signed “ARW” on the underside of the feet and date to approximately the 1920s-1930s, placing them among his earlier known works. The pair depicts a man and a woman rendered in Woodall’s distinctive faceted carving style. Both figures stand approximately 6.5 inches tall and display exceptional detail including individually carved fingers and expressive, dignified faces. The pair displays particularly well together, with a clear visual relationship and balance. Original dry polychrome paint surface throughout. Condition is excellent for age with normal antique wear consistent with approximately 100 years of careful storage. These figures have been in the same Kentucky family for decades, inherited from a great aunt who knew Woodall personally. He worked on her family’s farm as a young man, and the figures were acquired directly from the artist during his lifetime. This direct, personal provenance connecting the figures to the artist is exceptionally rare. Adrian Woodall was a self-taught sculptor born in Christian County, Missouri. Originally an optometrist, he began carving professionally in 1927 and eventually relocated to Florida, where carving became his livelihood and he taught wood sculpture at Florida Southern College. This pair is offered together and will not be separated. Photos are of the actual item you will receive. Please view all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Additional images or information available upon request.

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This pair of vintage hand-carved hard wood female and male nude torso body sculpture from Northland, Te Tai Tokerau, New Zealand is a unique piece of art crafted from wood. Standing at 11 inches tall, with a medium size and brown color, this statue embodies the theme of women and the modernist design style of the mid-20th century. Handmade with intricate carving techniques, this original sculpture captures the essence of femininity and artistic expression. Perfect for art collectors or those looking to add a touch of elegance to their space. H x 6 in. W x 3 in.

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These modernist figures feature intentionally rough, textured surfaces and open-form abstraction, characteristic of mid- to late-20th-century Brutalist and minimalist sculpture. The forms suggest human figures in proximity or connection, lending strong sculptural presence without literal representation. Both bases are signed F. Material appears to be cast metal with a dark, aged patina (exact composition unknown). Sculpture 1: approx 12″ H x 4.5″ W – Sculpture 2: approx 11″ H x 6.5″ W. Medium: Cast metal (bronze or bronze-finished alloy). Style: Modernist / Brutalist abstract. Presentation: Mounted on solid wood bases. Very good vintage condition with surface texture and patina consistent with the artist’s style.

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G o r g e o u s P o l y c h r o m i n g! A p p r o x. 6 ” H I G H b y 2 ” D E E P. These super charming cats are the talk of the town! Sitting on the edge of any flat surface, their expressions and features are unlike anything you’ve ever seen! Just adorable expressions and demeanor! These were created by Mexican craftsmen by hand and are part of the rich culture of Mexican folk art! Hand carved and hand painted each is unique and has it’s own personality! A rare and meow-smerizing addition to your Palm Springs atomic ranch, San Francisco bay home or NY Penthouse! Purr-fect Accent Pieces For Your Inviting Interiors!

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Beguiling antique pair of Burmese (Myanmar) Nat spirit guardian/dancer figures from the Mandalay period (late 19th/early 20th century). Hand-carved from dark patinated teak hardwood, depicting a male and female in dynamic ritual poses with raised arms, flowing robes, and intricate feather-like detailing. 11 tall each on simple integral bases-perfect symmetry for collectors of Southeast Asian folk art. These guardian spirits (Nats) were common in temples or households for protection and performance rituals. Goodaged condition with natural wear and rich patina; no major repairs, one possible piece of noticeable damage to crown of one head per photos. #BurmeseNat #AntiqueWoodCarving #MyanmarFolkArt #MandalayCarving #SpiritGuardian.

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Beautiful pair of hand-carved hardwood busts depicting a warrior and female in traditional attire. Intricate carving showcases jewelry, headdresses, and expressive facial detail. 12″ tall × 9″ wide × 6 deep Condition: Good pre-owned. Male bust in very good shape. Female bust shows a couple marks on the back and loss at the end of the hair wrap (see photos). Please view all images for the best representation. These substantial, detailed carvings make a striking decorative pair – perfect for display in a global art, folk art, or tribal collection. #woodcarving #tribalart #folkart #handcarved #vintagehome #warrior #globaldecor #ethnicart #sculpture #rusticstyle.

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Adorable Logger Head Sea Turtles carved to appear that they are swimming out of your wall. However if you want both the right and left facing I offer a discount. Entirely hand made and hand finished and stained in a red oak color. These elegant Logger Head Sea Turtles is the prefect nautical accent for any turtle lover. Life Like Detail and created to appear in a natural swimming pose. Created from rescued Oak Wood. The women really love them as a pair and posed kissing or touching face to face. This beautiful sea wall sculpture measures 17 inches long X 10 ” from wall to tip of fin x 4″ tall or thick. It is a distinctive piece of Hawaiiana and a fine example of Oceanic art. Perfect tropical or island theme decor for indoor or outdoor. Also a great gift idea for the Turtle Collector!!!! For shopping purposes, the fins are not installed but can be glued in upon arrival. If you are ordering just one, you must message me and identify right facing or left facing with your order! If you are ordering both message me and I will change the listing for the discounted price for both.

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Stunning Vintage Indonesian Bali Carved Wood Bust Pair 12″ tall Man & 11″ tall Woman statue. Fully marked “Bali KERADJIMAM”. Condition, used, very good, clean.

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This listing is for a vintage pair of hand-carved wooden pig sculptures made from Wenge wood. The pigs are reddish-brown in color and were likely made between 1960 to 1970. The pigs make a nice addition to any collection of animal sculptures and can pretty much be used for all occasions. They are gently used. The taller one measures about 9.25″ x 4.25″, the smaller one measures about 8″ x 4″. Together they weigh about 7.5 pounds. View photos for any and all condition issues.

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