Up for sale is a beautiful, vintage mid-to-late 20th-century hand-carved wooden mermaid sculpture. This stunning piece of nautical folk art is likely of Balinese or Southeast Asian origin, showcasing a stylized mermaid with an elegant, upward-curved scaly tail that creates a striking negative space design.
Carved from a single piece of dense, high-quality tropical hardwood (likely Suar or Sono wood), this sculpture has an exceptionally heavy, substantial feel for its size. The exterior features a high-gloss, deep dark brown/near-black lacquer that beautifully catches the light, while revealing rich warm reddish-brown wood grain undertones upon closer inspection. The flat base remains raw and unfinished, showing authentic hand-chiseled score marks and tight growth rings.
* Material: Solid tropical hardwood
* Weight: 835 grams (Approx. 1.84 lbs)
* Dimensions: 19.5 cm Height x 16.5 cm Width x 6 cm Depth (Approx. 7.6" x 6.5" x 2.4")
* Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, deep cracks, or missing pieces. Displays beautiful natural hairline checking on the unfinished bottom, proving its authentic solid wood construction.Perfect for coastal home decor, mid-century tiki styling, or an addition to a vintage folk art collection. Ships carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsBlack, BrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height19 cmWidth16 cm