Early 20th C. Bali Wood & Leather Model Barong Dancers

Indonesia, Bali or Java, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A charming wood, textile, and leather model of two dancers wearing the elaborate costume of a Barong, a lion-like creature who is king of the spirits and leader of the hosts of the good in Balinese mythology. Pretty crystal-colored glass panels decorate the lace-cut leather that covers much of the surface. The dramatic face is carved of wood and gazes fiercely at the viewer, while the wooden dancers appear as simple legs and torsos below the ornate costume. Size: 16" W x 14.3" H (40.6 cm x 36.3 cm)

Provenance: private Johnson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Condition Report: Wear commensurate with age on the textile surfaces, which are faded and frayed in some places. The leather has also weathered slightly, with some of the edges curling. Light deposits on all surfaces. Detail is very nice with great remaining form.