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Lovely Vintage Hand Carved Horse HeadStatue from Indonesia Created from BurlWood
- Excellent pre-owned condition. No damage stains or repairs. Statue stands well, but improved level by adding cork protectors on bottom, see photo.- Statue measures 8” high by 4” at widest point.- This piece dates to the late 1980\'s.- No hallmarks, guaranteed Indonesian handcrafted art.- Care: A light coating of tung oil has been applied to this piece. Applying tung oil or Danish oil from time to time will keep the wood protected. Keep artwork away from direct sunlight and heat.
Short History: Artisans in Indonesia are known for their intricatecarvings made from burl wood, also referred toas parasitic wood which are found on trees. The oddshaped burls are cut leaving the tree intact. The carverscreate animals and other creative shapes. Wood carvingis an art in Indonesia and is passed down from previousgenerations. Each piece represents years of training and practicewith pieces differing in complexity and form.
