Hand-carved wooden sculpture titled ‘Kissing Couple’ or ‘Circle of Love’, Indonesian origin

This abstract wooden sculpture represents the traditional Balinese art of wood carving, which has been practiced for centuries in Indonesia, particularly in Bali and Java. These ‘Circle of Love’ or ‘Kissing Couple’ sculptures became popular export items from the 1960s through the 1990s, crafted from monkey pod wood or similar tropical hardwoods. The flowing, abstract design symbolizes eternal love and unity, with two figures forming a continuous circle. These sculptures gained international popularity as decorative home accessories and romantic gifts, appealing to collectors of folk art, Indonesian crafts, and symbolic love-themed decorative objects. They are valued by enthusiasts of Southeast Asian art and those who appreciate handcrafted wooden sculptures for their warm aesthetic and romantic symbolism.