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Dance and Music Wood Sculpture from Indonesia, "Janger Dancer"

Name: Dance and Music Wood Sculpture from Indonesia, 'Janger Dancer'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 22834
Price: 773.10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.96 (614 reviews)

Product ID: 22834

by Wayan Rendah (614)

Wayan Rendah captures the dancer's pose with rigid accuracy; the folds of her dress, the arch of her back, the weight of her hair carved intricately... more

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Wayan Rendah captures the dancer's pose with rigid accuracy; the folds of her dress, the arch of her back, the weight of her hair carved intricately out of rich suar wood. The woman is depicted performing "Janger", a traditional Balinese dance that first appeared in the 1920s. As a dance form it became hugely popular as men and women were allowed to dance together, each village forming groups of about a dozen youths. The young women sit and sway harmoniously, their sweet melody contrasting the aggressive "kecak" chants of the men. Performers then stand up and execute creative routines, such as this figure posing and reciting ancient poetry. Dynamic in its form, this piece offers the rhythm of Bali to any household.

This item is individually carved by hand and belongs to a special collection created by the artist.

3.00 kgs
6.6 lbs

62 cm H x 23 cm W x 18 cm D
24.5" H x 9" W x 7" D

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US/Imperial

Suar wood
Made in Indonesia
Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
Product ID: 22834

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Wayan Rendah

Bali and Java

Wood sculptures

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Ruth

From Austria

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Dec 15, 2016

“Extraordinary Wood sculpture”

It is so a wonderful great sculpture . Thank you Mr Rendah!

Purchased Item Janger Dancer, Dance and Music Wood Sculpture from Indonesia

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Kathleen

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Jun 17, 2025

“Lovely +m eaningful”

The craftsmanship is unmatched. Excellent quality wood. My daughter loved the design. Very pleased with my purchase. A+++

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John

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Jun 09, 2025

“A masterpiece without flaws”

This is the most beautiful and masterfully crafted hand-made item I own, it is without flaw, and looks like it took extreme skill. Novica shipped it with great care, it looked like I was unboxing something sent to a museum. A+ artist, and shipper, thank you

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Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Microcredit Financing

Wayan Rendah has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2850 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of raw wood for his carvings.

Enabling Education

This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

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Meet the Artist

Wayan Rendah Wood sculptures

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The artistry of Wayan Rendah has been featured in numerous periodicals, including Sunset magazine. "It gives me great pleasure when one of my statues inspires somebody," the artist says.

Wayan Rendah's work has been featured in Homemaker's magazine. "I was born in Bali on June 17, 1973. I'm the oldest of seven children in a family... read more