Bidspirit auction | Mid-Century Balinese Style Hand Carved

Mid-Century Balinese Style Hand Carved Hardwood Female Figure with Basket - A mid-century hand-carved wooden sculpture of a woman, rendered in an elongated, stylized manner. The figure is depicted standing atop an integral, thick rectangular base, balancing a woven-patterned basket filled with fruit on her head. Her right arm is raised to support the basket, while her left arm rests at her side. She is dressed in a traditional sarong with a draped scarf or necklace around her neck. The sculpture is carved from a single piece of dark, dense tropical hardwood with a deep reddish-brown finish. On the underside of the base, there are handwritten characters in blue ink or grease pencil, including the numbers 3 and 5 and illegible cursive script. Based on the aesthetic style and attire, this piece is attributed to the woodcarving traditions of Bali, Indonesia. Height: 14.25 inches.