1950s Signed Ida Bagus Made Gatra (Ubud/Sanur) Elongated Macassar Ebony Devata Sculpture - 20.5”

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An extraordinary example of mid-century Balinese avant-garde modernism, this striking 20.5-inch
sculpture bears the prestigious hand-carved signature of the master … Read more An extraordinary example of mid-century Balinese avant-garde modernism, this striking 20.5-inch
sculpture bears the prestigious hand-carved signature of the master Brahman artisan
Ida Bagus Made Gatra (Ubud/Sanur). This rare piece represents a pinnacle of the historic post-war
carving renaissance, capturing the ultimate expression of elite ethnographic design.

Sculpted from a single, remarkably dense block of choice old-growth Macassar Ebony, the figure
presents a hyper-elongated, fluidly contoured silhouette of a ceremonial maiden. Gatra has
brilliantly stripped away unnecessary volume to achieve a sleek, serpentine architectural line
that showcases the wood's high-contrast, dual-tone cinnamon and midnight mineral ribbons. Every
micro-chisel furrow across her serene, downward-cast facial features radiates a deep, timeless
sense of meditative grace.

Significantly elevating its curatorial value, the figure is frozen in the sacred art of balance, supporting
an intricate, highly stylized ceremonial offering crown spire (Banten) atop her head. The reverse
side of this upper spire features a historic, static wood grain termination that has been beautifully
hydrated and stabilized with premium organic oils, blending seamlessly into the dark topography of
the timber. Standing anchored to its original, hand-adzed solid base plate with an exceptional
presence, this authenticated masterpiece serves as an elite statement anchor for high-end minimalist
luxury spaces, executive desks, or premier private galleries. See less