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Overview A striking pair of vintage mid-century Balinese hand-carved hardwood figures depicting a traditional male musician and a royal dancer. Sculpted in fine detail with a warm amber-reddish finish, the musician wears a folded headcloth (udeng) while seated with an offering vessel, while the dancer wears an elaborate crowned headdress (gelungan) captured in an expressive dance pose with a hand fan (kipas). Standing 4.5 inches tall, this complementary pair serves as an elegant accent for shelf arrangements, shadow boxes, or mantel displays in Balinese, Art Deco, Wabi-Sabi, or Mid-Century Modern settings. Cultural & Artistic Background Rooted in Bali's rich theatrical traditions—specifically Gamelan music and classical Legong or Baris temple dances—mid-20th-century woodcarving masters from artisan villages like Mas and Ubud elevated everyday cultural scenes into Art Deco masterworks. The male figure highlights traditional male attire, while the female dancer displays the intricate crown, carved shoulder sash, and expressive mudra posture typical of court performance arts. Condition & Surface Character • Solid structural condition carved from dense hardwood with a warm, reddish-amber hand-waxed sheen. • Retains an original vintage collector/inventory paper label remnant on the base of the dancer figure. • Extremely fine relief carving along headdresses, sashes, and facial expressions. • Faint age-appropriate surface dust in tight carved crevices; completely free of structural breaks, chips, or repairs. Dimensions & Weight • Height: 4.5 inches • Width: 2 inches • Depth: 1.2 inches (each figure)
