We’re seeking Balinese experts with deep knowledge of Klungkung’s royal, ritual, and artistic traditions to help investigate the provenance of this 19th-century ivory singa (winged lion) box, collected by the Dutch W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp in 1925 — and to begin a conversation on ethical repatriation.
According to oral history, the object was used for ritual offerings at Pura Balé Agung by the royal palace of the Dewa Agung.
Who we’re looking for
Yang kami cari:
• Temple priests – pemangku / pedanda
• Traditional carvers – undagi kayu/gading
• Experts in Balinese ritual art, symbolism, or oral tradition
