Antique Bronze Maternity Weaving Figure of a Woman and Her Child

Antique Indonesian Bronze Maternity Weaving Figure – “Mama Wulu” Style Mother & Child

H – 8.5 x 9 x 5.5 cm / 455 g

Origin – Indonesia

This compelling antique bronze sculpture depicts a seated mother nursing her child while working at a traditional loom—an intimate and symbolic representation of motherhood intertwined with textile craftsmanship in early Indonesian society.

The figure features elongated proportions, stylized facial features, and prominent circular ear ornaments. Her calm, almost meditative expression contrasts with the layered narrative: she nurtures new life while continuing the essential labor of weaving. Beneath her, a simplified loom structure reinforces the central role of textile production in daily and ceremonial life.

The surface displays a rich, aged patina with visible pitting and mineral deposits, suggesting long-term aging and possible burial or storage in earthen conditions. This gives the sculpture a strong archaeological presence and enhances its authenticity.

similar example from museums –

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maternity_figure,_Borneo,_c._200_BCE,_bronze,_Honolulu_Museum_of_Art.JPG

https://library.khmerstudies.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-imageviewer.pl?biblionumber=9943

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