Island Sculptures
Small Nike (Winged Victory) : The Louvre Museum, Paris, 190 B.C.
The Nike of Samothrace was found on the island of Samothrace, in the Aegean Sea, Greece, in 1863 by a French expedition. Nike is the goddess who personified triumph and victory in Greek Mythology. She is the daughter of the giant Pallas (warrior) and Styx.
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Wood statuette, 'A Woman's Beauty'
She stares languidly into the mirror, her beauty reflected in exquisitely carved details. Mepayas is a Balinese word meaning "to put on makeup, " an act of sacred importance among the island's women as it serves to please the gods and goddesses.
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Wood relief panel, 'Winged Dragon Figure'
Fierce spikes erect along his spine, the beast hisses, baring sharp fangs. Sculpting warm suar wood, Ketut Taram depicts a winged dragon in exquisite detail. A divine creature in Balinese legend, the dragon is a recurring theme in the island's art.
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Wood statuette, 'After Prayer'
After prayer, villagers sit quietly together before going about their daily tasks. Men and women alike work in the fertile rice fields on the island of Bali. Agung Mayun depicts the scene in detail on an albesia wood egg displayed on an acacia wood stand.
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Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Dayak Chieftain'
Sukaenah depicts a man from the Dayak people of Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. He wears a feathered hair adornment and displays the proud dignity of his people. Sukaenah casts the face in bronze and bathes it in sterling silver.
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Wood stand, 'Fluffy Kitty Cat'
With bright eyes and fluffy fur, this exquisite sculpture by Made Mudana seems to purr. The elegant feline is carved by hand from warm suar wood. The cat is a special animal on the island of Bali.
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