Balinese Demons, (sculpture).

Balinese Demons, (sculpture).

Unknown (Indonesian), sculptor.

Balinese Demons, (sculpture).

Sculptures: volcanic rock, possibly painted.

2 pieces. Each sculpture: approx. H. 5 ft. Diam. 3 ft.

Two sculptures of Balinese dancers carved as demons which figure prominently in the culture of the Indonesian island of Bali. Although both sculptures have bulging eyes, fangs, fleshy round bodies, and traditional Balinese beaded costumes, each figure strikes a different pose. One places its proper right hand behind its head and its proper left hand on its waist. The other, places both of its hands out in front of its body. Both figures wear beaded and feathered head pieces.

Ethnic -- Balinese

Ceremony -- Dance

Dress -- Ethnic -- Indonesian Dress

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington

Indonesian Embassy, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Entrance, Washington, District of Columbia

Smithsonian Institution Research Expeditions Volunteer Project, 1991.

Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 292.

Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. H-17.

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