Vintage hand-carved Balinese wooden bust, Janger dancer, mid 20th century For Sale

This bust depicting a Janger dancer or goddess most likely dates to the mid-20th century (circa 1930s to 1960s).Artistic Context: The distinctive art deco influence integrated with traditional Balinese themes—notably the elongated, smooth facial structure and hyper-detailed headdress (gelungan)—grew immensely popular in Bali during the 1930s modernist art expansion fueled by Western artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet.The Style: These sculptures were prolifically hand-carved out of dense local hardwoods (such as suar, ebony, hibiscus, or rosewood) both for ritual dance appreciation and as premium souvenirs for the burgeoning mid-century export market.