{"product_id":"balinese-carved-wood-frog-statue-anthropomorphic-toad-guardian-totem-16in","title":"Balinese Carved Wood Frog Statue Anthropomorphic Toad Guardian Totem 16in","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eThis striking 16-inch hand-carved wood sculpture depicts an anthropomorphic frog figure featuring a wide, expressive face, elongated limbs, and textured striations down its back. Carved from a single timber post with an unvarnished blonde finish, this piece makes a commanding decorative accent for shelf styling, mantel displays, credenza features, or Wabi-Sabi and Organic Modern interior spaces. Includes complimentary, fully insured standard shipping directly to your location.\u003cbr\u003eDeep Cultural \u0026amp; Historical Background\u003cbr\u003eRooted in Indonesian and Southeast Asian folk art traditions, frog (Katak) iconography carries deep symbolic significance as an omen of rain, water, fertility, and abundance. In traditional village lore and Balinese temple sculpture, stylized amphibian figures serve as protective guardians that bridge aquatic and earthly realms while driving away disharmony. This sculpture demonstrates authentic hand-chiseling and adze techniques, featuring an expressive zoomorphic countenance, hands cradling a ribbed beard-like ornament, and long vertical hair lines along the reverse. The top of the head features a sculpted concave recess, echoing traditional ritual candleholders and architectural column finials.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003eThe piece remains structurally sound with an authentic untreated raw wood grain. Surface characteristics include visible chisel marks, natural tonal variations in the timber, and minor age-related expansion checking near the circular base. The natural pale wood surface displays a soft, matte tactile quality with light handling wear consistent with vintage ethnographic woodcraft.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions, Shipping \u0026amp; Display\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 16.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth\/Diameter: 4.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 4.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight Profile: Solid\/Moderate\u003cbr\u003eShipping: Free Standard Shipping (Fully Insured \u0026amp; Securely Boxed)\u003cbr\u003eMounting\/Display: Self-standing circular base. Display stand not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049623646494,"sku":"BA-0848","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8581619869_h44m.jpg?v=1790372013","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/balinese-carved-wood-frog-statue-anthropomorphic-toad-guardian-totem-16in","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}