{"product_id":"barong-dance-hand-carved-balinese-relief-panel","title":"Barong Dance - Hand Carved Balinese Ceremonial Relief Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Sacred Battle Between Good and Evil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Barong is not merely a character — it is the guardian spirit of Balinese culture, a mythological lion-like creature that embodies protection, prosperity, and the triumph of good over darkness. In villages across Bali, the Barong dance is performed at temple ceremonies to restore spiritual balance, with elaborately costumed performers enacting the eternal battle between the benevolent Barong and the destructive witch Rangda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis relief panel captures that sacred drama in cempaka wood — freezing the moment of confrontation in a medium that will endure for generations. The artisan has rendered the Barong’s ornate headdress, flowing mane, and fierce yet protective expression with a level of detail that reveals itself slowly: look closer and you will discover individual teeth, layered feathers, and the fine texture of ceremonial fabric, all shaped by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Creation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis panel is carved from a single block of champaca wood — a species native to Indonesia prized by carvers for its fine, even grain and warm golden tone that deepens with age. Using traditional chisels and gouges, a master artisan dedicates approximately 3–4 weeks of focused work to bring this scene to life. No CNC machines. No power tools for detail work. Every line, curve, and texture is the direct result of a human hand guiding a blade through wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depth of relief on this panel is approximately 70mm (2.7 inches), which is exceptional for a piece of this size. This depth creates dramatic shadow play that shifts throughout the day as natural light moves across the surface — transforming the panel into a living artwork that changes with the hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere This Piece Belongs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Barong Dance panel is ideally suited for meditation rooms, yoga studios, cultural collections, Balinese-inspired interiors, and spaces dedicated to Southeast Asian art. At 50cm tall, it works beautifully as a focal piece on an intimate feature wall, within a curated gallery arrangement of multiple panels, or as a standalone accent in an entryway or study. Interior designers frequently specify Balinese mythological panels for boutique hotel lobbies and wellness retreat spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis piece is created to order by a single master artisan. Begin your order today, or contact us to discuss custom dimensions or a companion piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnolia Champaca Wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.9\" W  x 19.6\" H x 2.7\" D Inches ( 330mm x 500mm x 70mm )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Details: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1. Handmade product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a handmade \/ hand-carved art product, a slight differences and imperfection might occur (color, grain, size and\/or detail). Please consider before buying. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Production Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis hand carved relief panel is made by order. Each pieces is made with passion and special effort. It takes approximately 3-4 weeks for production time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metawood","offers":[{"title":"Dark Brown Stained","offer_id":43587152740610,"sku":null,"price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Wood","offer_id":43587152773378,"sku":null,"price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/7099\/1874\/files\/balinese-carving-art-balinese-barong-dance-597468.jpg?v=1724492707","url":"https:\/\/metawood.store\/products\/barong-dance-hand-carved-balinese-relief-panel","provider":"Meta Wood ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}