Vintage Hand Carved Horse Head - Made In BALI From Chinaberry Parasite Wood - EUC
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:426750 | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Material: Parasite Wood | Color: Tan wood |
| Brand: Willow Tree | Country/Region of Origin: Indonesia |
| Object: Horse |
Vintage Hand Carved Horse Head-Made in BALI from Chinaberry Parasite Wood-Excellent Condition!
Unusual and Collectible, Parasite wood carvings come from parasitic plant, a mushroom-like growth that imbeds itself into the bark of a Chinaberry tree and gets it's nourishment from the tree's sap. These parasite growths are so hard and dense that they don't decay when the tree is dead and rots away (leaving these parasite growths to be picked up and carved into beautiful creatures by... the talented Bali artisans) These beautiful pieces are individually hand crafted by skilled tradesmen in Bali. The trade in Bali is generally small scale cottage industries, often family based, and strict guidelines are followed to ensure Fair Trade is provided.
Measurements approx. 8 1/4" tall including wood base.
Excellent Condition!
