Wood sculpture, 'Janger Dancer' Art Gallery Sculpture Wood - Asian Culture 
Wayan Rendah captures the
dancer's pose with rigid accuracy; the folds of her dress,
the arch of her back, the weight of her hair
carved intricately out of rich suar wood. The woman is
depicted performing "Janger", a traditional Balinese dance that first appeared
in the 1920s. As a dance form it became hugely
popular as men and women were allowed to dance together,
each village forming groups of about a dozen youths. The
young women sit and sway harmoniously, their sweet melody contrasting
the aggressive "kecak" chants of the men. Performers then stand
up and execute creative routines, such as this figure posing
and reciting ancient poetry. Dynamic in its form, this piece
offers the rhythm of Bali to any household. This
item is individually carved by hand and belongs to a
special collection created by the artist.
Price: $527.95 |
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