Tetua Bali — Duo of the Wise Elders - Albizia saman...

- English (primary description) - In Balinese village life, wisdom is rarely solitary — it is shared, transmitted and mirrored between generations. This Tetua Bali duo, carved from Albizia saman (albizia) in the Ubud school with Pita Maha influence (circa 1950–1970), presents two elders side by side: one slightly larger, one slightly smaller, together embodying continuity and communal leadership. The larger elder (26 × 21 × 11 cm, 1095 g) and the smaller elder (25 × 19 × 10 cm, 973 g) form a subtle dialogue in wood. Their realistic facial features, gently engraved hair and balanced proportions reflect the realist strand within the Pita Maha tradition, where everyday figures—elders, villagers, devotees—are elevated to sculptural icons of dignity. Carved from a single species of hardwood and preserved with an honest mid century patina, the duo invites the viewer to read them not as individuals, but as a pair of guardians: one representing experience, the other renewal. Together they evoke the Balinese notion of shared responsibility and collective memory. From a Private collection, Almelo (The Netherlands), this duo carries both artistic and emotional resonance—an intimate portrayal of village wisdom in sculptural form. Specifications Wood: Albizia saman (albizia) Style: Ubud school, realist, Pita Maha influenced Period: circa 1950–1970 Dimensions & weight: • Elder 1: 26 × 21 × 11 cm, 1095 g • Elder 2: 25 × 19 × 10 cm, 973 g Condition: Very good — light usage traces, original patina. Origin: Private collection, Almelo (The Netherlands) Notable features: Realistic elder duo, balanced proportions, mid century Ubud school realism, Pita Maha influence. 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 een Tetua Bali‑duo, twee ouderen zij‑aan‑zij gesneden uit Albizia saman (albizia) in de traditie van de Ubud‑school met Pita Maha‑invloed (1950–1970). De realistische gelaatstrekken, gegraveerd haar en warme patina benadrukken de atelierkwaliteit en het thema van gedeelde wijsheid. Afkomstig uit een privécollectie in Almelo. - Français (résumé) - Cette sculpture balinaise mid‑century représente un duo Tetua Bali, deux anciens sculptés côte à côte dans Albizia saman (albizia) selon la tradition de l’école d’Ubud avec influence Pita Maha (vers 1950–1970). Les traits réalistes, les cheveux gravés et la patine chaleureuse soulignent la qualité d’atelier et la symbolique de sagesse partagée. Provenant d’une collection privée à Almelo.

Estimación:150€

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