Antique Balinese guardian figure, hand-carved and painted from wood | Indonesian demon figure Raksasa | Balinese temple art, ethnic sculpture

A striking, hand-carved wooden figure from Indonesia, likely Bali. The depiction portrays a mythological guardian or demon figure in a dynamic pose with raised arm, large eyes, and an open mouth. The traditional red, black, and cream coloring, along with the detailed carving, lends the figure a powerful presence.

approximately 49 cm high
Weight approx. 2.1 kg

Such figures are often associated with guardian spirits, temple guardians, or characters from Barong and Wayang theater in Balinese art. This piece is ideally suited as an ethnographic collector's item, an extraordinary eye-catcher in any interior, or for lovers of Asian art.

Details

Origin: Indonesia, presumably Bali
Material: Wood, carved and painted
Depiction: mythological guardian or demon figure
Age: probably 20th century
Handmade
Original signs of wear and age patina are present.

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Balinese sculpture, Bali wooden figure, Indonesian art, ethnic figure, Raksasa, temple guardian, Barong Theater, Asian art, wood carving, tribal art, folk art, vintage decor, collector's item