Antique Balinese Pendeta Ritual Priest Figure – ca. 1800–1850
Authentic 19th-century Balinese wooden statue of a Pendeta, a Hindu ritual priest figure. Hand-carved from tropical hardwood, with original pigments and traces of gold leaf. Dating to circa 1800–1850. A rare ceremonial sculpture from Bali, Indonesia.
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Antique Balinese Pendeta Ritual Priest Figure – ca. 1800–1850
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Antique Balinese Pendeta Ritual Priest Figure – ca. 1800–1850
This rare hand-carved wooden statue represents a Pendeta, a Balinese Hindu ritual priest. Traditionally, Pendeta figures embody wisdom, protection, and spiritual authority, placed in temple niches or private altars as guardians and ceremonial icons.
The figure is made from dense tropical hardwood and decorated with original mineral pigments and traces of gold leaf in ornamental areas. Dating from ca. 1800–1850, it shows visible aging through oxidation, pigment wear, and natural shrinkage cracks typical of authentic early devotional pieces.
The Pendeta holds a ritual vessel and wears a string of beads across the torso, signaling its ceremonial function. The figure’s expressive face, ornate robe, and aged surface reflect both spiritual purpose and historical authenticity.
- Origin: Bali, Indonesia
- Age: Circa 1800–1850
- Material: Tropical hardwood with mineral pigments and gold leaf traces
- Height: 54 cm
- Width: 18.5 cm
- Weight: Approx. 3.5 kg
- Condition: Original unrestored condition, with visible cracks, pigment losses, and aged patina
This genuine antique Pendeta statue is a museum-quality devotional piece ideal for collectors of Southeast Asian ritual art and Balinese religious sculpture.
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