The Craft Hotel Ubud

Object No. WOO-006
Carved Wooden Ceremonial Cow Bell
Physical Description:

This hand-carved wooden sculpture takes inspiration from the Gongseng or traditional cow bells found in the rural Balinese countryside, featuring a stout, trapezoidal body with rounded edges. The central register is defined by intricate Ukir relief work, showcasing a series of sunburst and geometric tribal motifs that are highlighted by a thick, chalky white-wash finish. The upper and lower sections retain a warm, distressed terracotta-toned wood grain, while the piece is topped with two wooden lugs securing a thick, hand-twisted handle made of Tali Bagu fiber. This textural combination of raw timber and forest-harvested cordage emphasizes a rustic, agrarian aesthetic, celebrating the artisanal heritage of local village life through its weathered surface and rhythmic, hand-etched patterns.

Classification:

Sculptural Wood Decor

Material:

Wood and Tali Bagu (Bark Rope/Fiber)

Technique:

Ukir (Hand-carving) and Kuas (Brush) Hand-painting

Surface Treatment:

Hand-carved relief with a distressed white-wash patina

Color Palette:

Earthy Terracotta, Chalky White, and Natural Fiber

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