Vintage Dewi Sri Bronze Statue Rice Goddess Lakshmi Verdigris Balinese Art Vintage mid c Bronze Dewi Sri Goddess Statue holding a wearing a crown & sitting upon a lotus base, rice stalk in her left hand. Lost wax cast picked in Klungkung Bali in the 1980's by myself. Nice aged verdigris patina in very good condition. Dewi Sri represents the Rice Mother or Cili as she is known as in Bali. She is one of the most important Goddesses on this mainly Hindu island. She is the symbol of Fertility and Abundance in the Agrarian Culture of Bali where rice is the main staple of the diet. Each rice field has a small temple dedicated to this Goddess where offerings are made to her to insure an abundant rice harvest.You will be receiving the exact sculpture pictured here. As in all my fine Hindu and Buddhist art this is OOAK. Please review the photos above.Specifications 6.5" tall 3.25" X 3" at the baseHandcrafted in Bali IndonesiaShips fast from the USA Since 1988 we have ethically sourced and hand picked our products directly from the artisans and craftspeople on the back roads, family compounds and markets of Bali and other Indonesian islands. Our mission is to improve the lives of Balinese families we work with by finding a market for their amazing art & handicrafts, while helping keep the traditional arts and crafts alive for future generations. Our shop in Downeast coastal Maine offers an ever changing kaleidoscope of Balinese folk art, Buddhist & Hindu art, stone garden statuary, wood carvings, traditional mask, mermaids, winged mobiles, architectural finds, antiques, artifacts, home decor treasures, batik clothing & silver jewelry. Click>>> Acadia World Traders to view our entire collection of Bali Art, home decor & unique finds! Check Out All of our Special Offers For Amazing deals on Unique Art, Home Decor & More!
