In the collection of the Geelong Art Gallery
Bali Guardian Series 2
September 2018
Banas Pati Raja is the fourth "brother" or spirit child that accompanies a child throughout life, a form of guardian angel. This spirit animates the Barong, protector against evil, nestled here in the table surface, a humble domestic icon.
Small side table with one drawer supported on square section, stylised stalks, some piercing the table top with aluminium finial joints and broadleaf finials. Embedded guardian figure referencing the Balinese Barong, with lidded top and mini drawer.
American Walnut
Silver Ash
Silver Ash Veneer
Aluminium
360 mm deep, 540 mm wide. Table surface 720 high.
