Bidspirit auction | Southeast Asian Carved Volcanic Stone

Southeast Asian Carved Volcanic Stone Head of a Deity - This carved stone sculpture depicts the head of a human figure or deity, rendered in a style consistent with Southeast Asian religious art, specifically originating from Indonesia (Java) or the Khmer Empire. The piece is sculpted from a coarse, porous volcanic stone, likely basalt or andesite, characterized by a granular texture and visible mineral inclusions. The iconography features a stylized face with elongated almond-shaped eyes under heavy lids, a prominent aquiline nose, and full, slightly parted lips. The figure wears an elaborate, high-relief headdress or mukuta, defined by tiered horizontal ridges and a central vertical element. The ears are represented by vertical rectangular forms. The carving utilizes deep, broad incisions to delineate the features and the architectural elements of the headwear. The base of the neck has been flattened to allow the sculpture to stand independently. Height: 8.5 inches Width: 5.5 inches.