Bali Hardwood Carving: Preparing for Tajen Cock Fight

A large Dense hardwood carving, Preparing for the Cock Fight,…
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A large Dense hardwood carving, Preparing for the Cock Fight, Tajen, Bali, mid 20th century, an ancient religious purification ritual, the man and his attire well delineated, and the intricately carved woven basket suspended above the rooster, made by a master carver, well delineated, very good patina, height 38 cm, diameter 22 cm

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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