Vintage 1984 Balinese Singa Winged Lion Guardian Hand Carved Wood Bali Indonesia For Sale

Vintage 1984 Balinese Singa Winged Lion Guardian Hand Carved Wood Bali IndonesiaStriking vintage Balinese Singa winged lion guardian sculpture, hand-carved from wood and richly hand-painted in traditional red, ochre, black, white and gold tones.This fierce mythological guardian features a wonderfully expressive face with bulging eyes, open mouth and individually carved teeth, a crown-like crest, powerful crouching body and a spectacular pair of tall carved wings. Intricate painted and carved details extend across the wings, body and decorated integral base.Singa figures belong to the rich tradition of supernatural guardian imagery found in Balinese art. This vintage example has considerably more character than modern decorative reproductions, with visible hand carving, individual brushwork and an attractive naturally aged surface.Approximate dimensions: 14 in. H × 7.5 in. W × 6.5 in. DCondition: Good vintage condition with substantial authentic age-related character. There is surface wear, fading, paint loss, small chips and edge wear throughout, particularly around the wings, base and projecting details. Dust is present in recessed areas. No obvious catastrophic breaks are visible. Please examine all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.An unusual 1984 documented Balinese carving with excellent visual presence and more than 40 years of collection history.