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Mid-20th Century Balinese Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Wood Mermaid Sculpture - This Balinese hand-carved wooden sculpture is executed in the elongated, fluid style characteristic of mid-20th-century carvings from the Ubud or Mas regions. The figure is depicted with hands in anjali mudra, a traditional gesture of prayer or greeting. Aesthetic features include elongated earlobes with circular plugs and hair carved in rhythmic, parallel rows. The lower portion of the figure tapers into a long, undulating tail with stylized fin details, leading to the identification of the figure as a mermaid or celestial being. The sculpture is mounted on a carved wooden base. Length: 26.5 inches.