Indonesian Ivory Erotic Skeleton

Skeleton curled up in thought, carved so finely it deserves a bow.

This erotic skeleton pendant in fossil walrus ivory is from Bali, Indonesia, and is contemporary. Bali has a strong woodcarving and bone and ivory carving tradition, and its carvers often work in small, finely detailed forms. Pale cream skeletal figure crouches with its knees up and one hand raised to its jaw. Ribs, spine and finger bones are carefully cut, and the skull has hollow eyes. The surface is smooth and glossy.

Every bone accounted for, and none of them in a hurry.