For comment #5

[kai]

Hello Alan,

Sumenep, early 1980's.

Thanks!

it was purchased covered in filth. It is old.

I agree that this is not Karmadikan; I was guessing at early 20th c.?


Are there any early examples of any of the heavily carved wronko types (lion, bird, floral) known?

You mentioned that these seem to be based on earlier non-kraton style(s). I hesitate to tag them with labels like "folk art" or "self-made" since some of these carvings clearly show a lot of effort as well as skill - more likely crafted by artisans on a local/village level?

Regards,
Kai