Hand carved large african mask carving with rope hair albacia wood from bali
We are thrilled to be featuring a hand carved, large mask carving with rope hair albacia wood from Bali. Unique and in well cared for condition.
Bali Wood Carvings! This Unique carving came from the undisputed world capital of artistic woodcarving, Bali, Indonesia. In ancient times, sculptures depicted religious works. Today, woodcarving has become a flourishing export industry and each item is unique. Most carvings are made of Albacia wood, one of the fastest growing trees in the world. It takes only 2 to 3 years to grow 40 feet and it can be found all over Indonesia. Its amazing growth rate makes the Albacia tree Bali's number one wood as well as one of its great resources. "
Dimensions are 19 inches long, 6 1/4 inches wide, 3 1/2 inches deep (wooden mask only) 31 × 14 inches with rope hair. Weights approximately 2 lbs.
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