Lot 525: Balinese Hand Carved Ebony Wood Figure of a Fisherman

A hand-carved dark hardwood sculpture, likely ebony, depicting a fisherman in a dynamic crouched pose. The figure is shown wearing a traditional wide-brimmed hat with a carved woven texture and a simple loincloth. He holds an upright fishing net containing several detailed fish, with a small creel or basket carved at his right hip. The wood exhibits a deep, dark colour with a prominent and attractive natural grain. The facial features are detailed, featuring a moustache and a small goatee. The carving is executed with attention to the rendering of the net and the scales of the fish. No maker marks or signatures are visible.