1930s Mid-Century Indochina Bien Hoa School Patinated Bronze Balinese Janger Dancer Bust

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An exceptional mid-century patinated bronze or heavy cast metal sculptural bust depicting a traditional Balinese Janger dancer. This piece originates … Read more An exceptional mid-century patinated bronze or heavy cast metal sculptural bust depicting a traditional Balinese Janger dancer. This piece originates from the renowned Bien Hoa School of Applied Arts (École Professionnelle de Biên Hòa) in French Indochina, dating to circa 1930s–1950s.
The sculpture beautifully showcases a young female dancer with downcast eyes, captured in a state of quiet serenity. She wears a highly stylized, majestic gelungan (ceremonial fan-shaped headdress) that is intricately chiseled to mimic a peacock's tail—a traditional symbol of beauty and spiritual grace in Southeast Asian culture. The piece features bare shoulders and sits on an integrated stepped tier base.
The underside of the raw cast metal shell features authentic, cold-stamped workshop registry stamps and an inventory tracking code (73-02 194), establishing its early foundry lineage. The bronze boasts a magnificent, dark brown-to-black original patina with soft lustrous undertones. A captivating statement piece for collectors of Asian art, Art Deco sculpture, or mid-century global decor.
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* Styles: Asian Art, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco
* Period: Mid-20th Century (1930s - 1950s)
* Place of Origin: Vietnam / Indochina
* Materials: Bronze, Cast Iron, Patina
Condition: Very good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The metal bust and its dark patina remain completely intact. The dark-stained wooden base shows a small chip on the front foot exposing the underlying wood tone (as pictured), which does not affect the structural stability or overall presentation of the piece. See less