Vintage Balinese "Dewi Sri" wooden figure with arcylic base. This vintage piece is a hand-carved and painted representation of the Rice Goddess with intricate detail and was used to wave over the crop to ensure a good harvest.
Dewi Sri is the Balinese and Javanese goddess of rice and fertility, also known as the Rice Goddess. She is a central figure in Balinese and Javanese mythology, representing the abundance and prosperity of rice, a staple food in Indonesia. This figuire is a representation with her hands clasped in prayer and has traditional charactersitic clothing, headwear and facial features.
A unique piece of art imparting propserity that would add sculptural interest to a variety of interior spaces across a range of décor themes spanning Zen, Asian-Inspired... to Boho or Eclectic.
Place of Origin: Bali, Indonesia
Date of Manufacture: 1960s - 1970s
Condition: Very Good. Normal wear of paint on figure.
Wear: Please refer to pictures.
Dimensions:
Figure: 13.5 in. H X 2.63 in. W X 1.25 in. D
Base: 4 in. L X 4 in. W X 0.75 H
Total: 15 in. H
Reference:
Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding
(APCEIU)
Yale University Art Gallery
Royal Collection Trust
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