Carved Balinese Dragon Boat Wood Sculpture Indonesia Art informative glazed pottery and weathered exteriors

glazed pottery and weathered exteriors

Sleeve & cuff embellishment — wrap jacket or coat cuffs with striking geometric artisan detail

and embroidery threads — also dog-ears and loose fabric

Approximately 12" x 34"

2-ply rayon thread with one strand of metallic

Carved Balinese Dragon Boat Wood Sculpture Indonesia Art informative glazed pottery and weathered exteriorsThis captivating hand carved and painted wood sculpture from Bali, Indonesia depicts a ceremonial dragon boat a Naga vessel carrying four divine figures across a stylized sea. Rich in Balinese Hindu symbolism, the dragon boat is a sacred motif representing the journey between worlds, the protection of divine beings, and the power of the ocean as a spiritual force. The serpentine dragon prow is rendered in deep green with gold and red accents, its open