Young Balinese Woman with Subeng

A young Balinese woman is depicted with stylised features, prominent subeng earrings, and carved details of traditional dress. Busts like this were popular in the 1950s–1960s among local and visiting collectors as expressions of Balinese beauty and culture. The smooth, dark finish and simplified forms echo the aesthetics of Bali’s woodcarving schools, capturing both grace and serenity rather than an exact portrait of an individual.

Balinese Sculpture, circa 1970
Material: Monkeypod wood
Dimension: 24 x 13 x 10 cm
Condition: Perfect

Condition Guide
Perfect: Items are in perfect condition
Pristine: It may show lightening, small stains and damage
Antiques: Condition is relative to age, since imperfections are what give vintage pieces their special character