Painting

MOA: University of British Columbia

3292/10

Painting on thin canvas. Vertical panel bordered by finely inked spade-like shapes on a solid yellow-brown background, and separated from the body by a solid red line. At top, four figures with round eyes and tails, possibly including Hanuman and Vali, appear surrounding a tree. Below, three figures surround another tree. One of the figures appears to be repeated in both the upper portion and lower portion of the panel.

  • History Of Use

    Kamasan, or wayang style, painting of Ramayana themes.

  • Narrative

    Purchased by the donor in Candi Dasa, in eastern Bali, in 1990.


  • Type of Item painting
  • Culture Balinese
  • Measurements height 84.5 cm, width 32.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Kenneth Dent
  • Received from Kenneth Dent

  • Made in Bali

  • Creation Date during 1990
  • Collection Date during 1990
  • Ownership Date before February 23, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on February 23, 2018

  • Item Classes paintings
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3292/0010