Hanoman — Guardian of the Sacred Forest - Albizia saman...

- English (primaire description) - In Balinese mythology, Hanoman is not merely a character — he is a force of purity, courage and divine protection. This mid century sculpture, inspired by Topeng mask traditions and rooted in the Ubud school (Gianyar region, Bali), captures the heroic presence of Hanoman, the white monkey king of the Ramayana epic. Carved from Albizia saman (albizia), the figure’s expressive posture and powerful stance evoke the guardian spirit of the sacred forest. The sculptor integrates theatrical elements from Wayang Wong dance, where Hanoman appears as a protector, trickster and spiritual warrior. The original painted details — preserved with gentle patina — add ritual authenticity rarely found in mid century pieces. The base is partially hollowed, and marked with “Hanoman” and “Ramayana” in black ink — a unique feature that directly links the sculpture to its mythological origin. This inscription, combined with the expressive carving style, suggests the piece may have been used in a ritual or performance context. From a private Belgian collection, this sculpture carries the aura of devotion and storytelling that defines Balinese performing arts. Specifications Dimensions: 39 × 17 × 17 cm Weight: 1041 g Condition: Good — original paint, light patina. Wood: Albizia saman (albizia) Period: circa 1970–1990 Origin: private Belgian collection (Antwerp) Notable features: Partially hollowed base, “Hanoman” inscription, painted ritual details, Topeng inspired carving, Ramayana symbolism. Scale Reference: A standard business card (85 × 55 mm) is shown in one of the photos as an international size reference. Premium Packaging Professional shipping within the European Union only. This artwork will be packed using a premium protective double-box system with bubble wrap and shock-absorbing packing material. Due to customs requirements, import regulations and the wooden nature of the object, shipping is restricted to destinations within the European Union. Shipping costs include professional packaging, handling and tracking. Utama Art Indonesia — where Indonesian craftsmanship and heritage come together. Explore the full curated collection in this auction. - Nederlands (samenvatting) - Deze mid‑century Balinese sculptuur toont Hanoman, de witte apenkoning uit het Ramayana‑epos, geïnspireerd door Topeng‑tradities en gesneden in de stijl van de Ubud‑school (1970–1990). De krachtige houding, originele verfdetails, gedeeltelijk uitgeholde voet en “Hanoman”‑inscriptie benadrukken de rituele authenticiteit en expressieve atelierkwaliteit. Afkomstig uit een privécollectie in Antwerpen. - Français (résumé) - Cette sculpture balinaise mid‑century représente Hanoman, le roi singe blanc du Ramayana, inspiré des traditions Topeng et sculpté dans le style de l’école d’Ubud (1970–1990). La posture expressive, les détails peints d’origine, la base partiellement évidée et l’inscription “Hanoman” soulignent l’authenticité rituelle et la qualité expressive de l’atelier. Provenant d’une collection privée à Anvers.

Stima:150€

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