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Javanese Wooden Figure, 19th Century
Carved wooden folk figure from Java, Indonesia, dating to the 19th century.
The sculpture depicts a standing human figure with raised arms, a pronounced belly and an expressive smiling face, rendered in a compact and powerful manner typical of Javanese village carving.
The figure is carved from dense tropical hardwood, most likely teak, showing a deep, dark patina acquired through age and long-term use. The style is deliberately non-naturalistic, emphasizing symbolic elements rather than anatomical accuracy. Such figures are commonly associated with prosperity, protection and household symbolism rather than formal temple worship.
The base shows old damage and an early local repair, consistent with prolonged use in a humid environment. This repair is functional and authentic, and contributes to the ethnographic character of the piece.
An honest and characterful example of Javanese folk art, not made for the tourist market, but for local cultural use.
Good used overall condition for its age, with wear, losses and repairs consistent with time and use.
