Vtg Bali Hand Carved Wood Balinese Man Feeding Chicken & Rooster on Top of Cage For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Balinese hand-carving depicting a traditional rural village scene of an elder man tending to his rooster and an intricate openwork lattice basket cage (Kisa).This sculpture is a stunning example of mid-to-late 20th-century Balinese expressionist realism, skillfully carved from a single piece of dense tropical hardwood. The level of craftsmanship is exceptional, highlighted by the delicate "negative space" openwork technique used to hollow out the birdcage, along with highly expressive detailing in the elder's face and the rooster's feathers.Perfect for collectors of Indonesian folk art, mid-century tropical decor, or fine ethnographic woodcarvings.

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This piece is in very nice vintage condition with no major chips, cracks, or structural breaks. The highly delicate wooden lattice bars of the cage remain wonderfully preserved. As a handmade vintage item, it features natural variations and minor irregularities inherent to the wood grain and hand-carving process. Please see all high-resolution photos for a precise view of its cosmetic state.