Hand Carved In Indonesia

Wood Carving in Indonesia

Wood Carvings From Indonesia

Woodcarving is the most enduring and widespread medium for artistic expression in Indonesia. Each Culture has its own style, and the diversity and sophistication of Indonesia’s woodcarvers are remarkable. In Indonesia, a house not only protects its inhabitants from the elements but repels unwanted spirits. Examples include the horned Singa (lion) heads protecting Batak Houses, the water buffalo representations on Toraja houses signifying prosperity, or the serpents and magical dog carving on Dayak houses Kalimantan.

Objects made of wood can have spiritual, artistic, and functional purposes or elements of all three. Some of the more beautiful useful things are ironwood stools from Kalimantan, carved bamboo containers from Sulawesi, and doors from Timor. Perhaps the most famous artistic and spiritual carvings are masks. They are associated most with the masked dance-dramas of Java and Bali but are also used in dances and funeral rites and ceremonies on other islands.

Explore Our Collection
At Ubud Glass, we bring you the unique art of wood carving from Bali. See our collection of statues, kitchen items, and more. Balinese wood carving adds an amazing unique decor to your home.