Antique Primitive hand carved stone sculpture Bambang
Antique Primitive hand-carved stone sculpture | Bambang
These hand-carved stone statues from Indonesia bring a quiet, grounding presence to any space. Across many Indonesian islands, stone figures like these have long been associated with ancestor worship and protective spirit beliefs. In rural communities, they were often placed at village entrances, near rice fields or beside family shrines to act as silent guardians – marking boundaries, watching over the harvest and symbolically linking the living with their ancestors. The Blocky bodies, exaggerated facial features and upright posture you see here are typical of these guardian forms, designed to feel sturdy, enduring and a little otherworldly.
Style them on a console, coffee table or shelf, or use one as a focal piece in a hallway or garden room. The weight and texture of the stone add a strong, tactile contrast to wood, textiles and ceramics, creating a layered, considered look.
Each statue is carved by hand from solid stone, with subtle variations in features and proportion that highlight its artisanal origins. The surface shows a naturally weathered patina with soft edges, small pits and tonal variation in the stone, all of which speak to its age and character. These marks and imperfections are intentionally left visible and celebrated, reflecting the history and story of each piece.
Dimensions
Option A
Height - 27cm, Width - 10cm, Depth - 10cm
Option B
Height - 20cm, Width - 10cm, Depth - 8cm
To keep up-to-date with our new product arrivals visit Instagram to see all our latest stories
Please note - our Marlow showroom does not contain our full inventory and therefore some items are not displayed in-store.
Description
Antique Primitive hand-carved stone sculpture | Bambang
These hand-carved stone statues from Indonesia bring a quiet, grounding presence to any space. Across many Indonesian islands, stone figures like these have long been associated with ancestor worship and protective spirit beliefs. In rural communities, they were often placed at village entrances, near rice fields or beside family shrines to act as silent guardians – marking boundaries, watching over the harvest and symbolically linking the living with their ancestors. The Blocky bodies, exaggerated facial features and upright posture you see here are typical of these guardian forms, designed to feel sturdy, enduring and a little otherworldly.
Style them on a console, coffee table or shelf, or use one as a focal piece in a hallway or garden room. The weight and texture of the stone add a strong, tactile contrast to wood, textiles and ceramics, creating a layered, considered look.
Each statue is carved by hand from solid stone, with subtle variations in features and proportion that highlight its artisanal origins. The surface shows a naturally weathered patina with soft edges, small pits and tonal variation in the stone, all of which speak to its age and character. These marks and imperfections are intentionally left visible and celebrated, reflecting the history and story of each piece.
Dimensions
Option A
Height - 27cm, Width - 10cm, Depth - 10cm
Option B
Height - 20cm, Width - 10cm, Depth - 8cm
To keep up-to-date with our new product arrivals visit Instagram to see all our latest stories
Please note - our Marlow showroom does not contain our full inventory and therefore some items are not displayed in-store.
