Help with age and ID of Balinese figure clothed with real coins

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by 916Bulldogs123, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:09 AM.

  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Just sitting on a shelf at Goodwill for $7.00 USD. He stands 15" tall including the base
    There must be over 100 of what look like Chinese coins?
    I would like to find out more about this interesting piece.
    Mikey
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    From an earlier post on the forum, about a similar figure -
    From the look of the wood, and the rather simple carving on the headdress, yours is probably fairly recent (mid-late 20th century would be my guess).

    Here is more information about the use of Chinese coins, "kepeng", in Balinese culture -

    https://www.balilostadventure.com/why-the-balinese-use-chinese-coins-in-their-rites/
     
  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Probably around 2000. Over the last few decades they have been experimenting with different styles which look to be based on dancers' headdresses.
    Her headdress is different from the older ones, her face is thin and the colour of the wood is very light.
    The faces and headdresses of the older ones are more like traditional 'cili' or Dewi Sri rice dolls, with almost triangular faces and a wide, fan-shaped headdress.

    Her hands should be touching each other in prayer. If you can't push them together, best leave them as they are.
     
    Last edited: Oct 1, 2024 at 12:27 PM
  4. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
    Mikey
     
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