Chinese fisherman statue, hand-carved from suar wood

Item Description

This statue was made in Bali, Indonesia around 1950 and is made of high-quality light wood of perfect quality. The statue is worked out in deep detail and is a nice addition to any home.

Background information:

Fish are an important motif in Chinese mythology. There are several myths related to fish. The word for "fish", yu, is a homophone for "abundance" and "prosperity". Chinese mythology refers to those myths that are found in the historical geographical area of China. The geographical area of "China" is of course a concept that has evolved or changed throughout history. Fish in Chinese mythology includes myths in Chinese and other languages, as transmitted by Han Chinese and other ethnic groups.

Item condition

In antique vintage condition.

Item dimensions

H: 55cm

W: 35cm

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