Monumental Mid-Century Balinese Art Deco Elongated Maiden Hardwood Sculpture

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Category:
Art and Wall Decor / Sculptures / Figurative Sculptures

Estimated Era:
Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s - 1960s)

Materials:
Solid … Read more Category:
Art and Wall Decor / Sculptures / Figurative Sculptures

Estimated Era:
Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s - 1960s)

Materials:
Solid Old-Growth Macassar Ebony Heartwood

Condition:
Pristine (Excellent vintage condition with an unblemished, fully hydrated surface. The solid wood structure is entirely free of any drying checks, splits, or environmental warping. The base features minor, authentic historical hand-tool smoothing marks.)

Dimensions:
Height: 21.5 in. | Width: 4.5 in. | Depth: 2.5 in.

Item Description:
An absolute tour de force of mid-century Balinese modernism, this monumental 21.5-inch solid hardwood sculpture is a masterwork of fluid figurative design. Originating from the elite post-war artisan lineages of Mas Village (circa 1950–1965), this dynamic sculpture portrays an elongated kneeling maiden clenching a ceremonial holy water vessel (Kendi) in a state of deep spiritual devotion. The piece stands as a breathtaking pinnacle example of the iconic Indonesian Art Deco movement, heavily distorting classical human anatomy into a series of sweeping, hyper-extended kinetic curves and razor-sharp geometric contours that capture an extraordinary sense of weightless elegance.

The material composition of this solid block is spectacular. Sculpted from a single, un-hollowed cross-section of premium, old-growth Macassar Ebony heartwood, the figure showcases dense, high-contrast mineral banding with rich charcoal-midnight ribbons flowing seamlessly next to deep espresso grain rings. The master carver has achieved a brilliant visual friction, contrasting the flawless, glass-like smooth satin topography of the maiden’s elongated neck lining her ceremonial vessel crown.
Sourced from an elite estate collection, the sculpture remains in entirely pristine, immaculate overall condition. A thorough curatorial audit confirms the dense hardwood is completely free of any open grain checks, dry splits, structural breaks, or modern restorations—proving the timber achieved a flawless moisture equilibrium before the initial carving process. Fully treated to a deep, mirror-satin luster that accentuates the striking natural geometry of the heartwood, this definitive cornerstone asset commands immense visual authority for upscale mid-century residential entries, advanced ethnographic art collections, or luxury architectural design staging. See less