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Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 491

Kenak Bali High Relief Dimensional Wood Carving

Estimate: $300 - $600

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$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Featured in this lot is a Mid Century Hand Carved Rama and Sita 3-D Relief Wall Plaque from Bali, Indonesia, signed on reverse NYM: KENAK KENGETAN UBUD BALI. Gorgeous hand-carved Bali rosewood Panel Relief sculpture of Rama & Sita in a garden from the Diwali Story, which revolves around the Hindu deities, Rama and Sita, and their triumph over evil. The popular legend is from the Hindu epic, Ramayana. According to it, Diwali marks the day Rama, Sita and Lakshmana return to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile. Exiled by his own father King Dasharatha, Rama, his wife Sita and his brother, Laxmana, face various hardships as they travel through the forests. Fantastic intricate details, amazing craftsmanship, even the sides are carved, the jungle vegetation at the foot, the overhead tree detail is incredible. Relief is in very good, vintage condition with slight chips. Measurements are approximately 15.5"W x 19.5"L x 1.5"D.

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