Featured Bali? goddess or woman carving - who is she? - and how old?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by aaroncab, Jul 10, 2018.

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  1. Andrew Large

    Andrew Large New Member

    Would anyone have a view on this one? It is a carving of a deity I bought from Bali in the mid 1990s. Maybe Vishnu in disguise? Carved by a master and my most treasured possession.
     

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    i need help, Jul 14, 2020
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    She is stunning, Andrew. Very much the 1990s style.
    No, she isn't. Mohini/Vishnu is always depicted holding the Amrita vessel, and your beauty isn't. She is Dewi Tara, the Goddess of beauty.
    I would love to see more of her, different views, if you don't mind.

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    I can imagine. Who is she carved by, is she signed?
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 14, 2020
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  4. Andrew Large

    Andrew Large New Member

    Many thanks..she does have a signature - the Carver was named "Mu Kuh".
     

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    Andrew Large New Member

    Two more views
     

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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Andrew. The name doesn't ring a bell, but then there are so many carvers on Bali. He did a good job.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 15, 2020
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  7. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    @SurreyAntiques - Welcome to the forum!! :happy::happy:

    We welcome all posts & we love to look at, as well as learn about, beautiful items. My suggestion is to start a new thread & put in the title what you said in the above post. I am quite certain our resident expert on this type of item @Any Jewelry will be glad to help you out.
     
    bercrystal, Sep 13, 2020
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome, SurreyAntiques. I would love to see your carving.
    As @bercrystal just said, it is best to start your own thread, here is info how to:

    https://www.antiquers.com/threads/posting-a-thread-and-uploading-pictures.15990/

    Please remember to click on 'full image' when you post photos.
     
    Any Jewelry, Sep 13, 2020
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  9. Todi Art

    Todi Art New Member

    looks like made from ebony wood...
     
    Todi Art, Jul 6, 2024
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  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    AJ says....Yes, it is Balinese, carved from coromandel wood

    Why do you say Ebony..????
     
    komokwa, Jul 6, 2024
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