Lot #958: Vintage Balinese Fisherman Carving Wood Sculpture

This figure originates from Bali, Indonesia. The specific features—such as the woven fiber-patterned hat (often representing a conical farmer or fisherman's hat), elongated arms crossed over the chest, stylized loincloth, and the circular base carved with traditional ornamental swirls—are highly characteristic of Balinese artisan craft.Material: It is carved from a dense, fine-grained regional hardwood, likely ebony or rosewood, which allows for a high-polish finish and deep, rich dark coloring.The "1917" Date: While the bottom is marked "1917", many mid-to-late 20th-century souvenir and folk art carvings from Indonesia were etched with older dates or numbers by vendors to suggest greater age, or they represent specific model/catalog style markers. True early-20th-century Balinese woodcarvings typically showcase less commercialized, more elongated Art Deco styling or traditional religious motifs. Made of a heavy dense tropical wood and interesting original one of a kind work of art. Dimensions: 14" h. Pickup category timeslot {A}