Balinese Uang Kepeng Folk Art Coin Doll. Balinese Uang Kepeng figure, a traditional ritual object intricately constructed from Chinese brass coins woven together with string to form a body topped with a carved wooden head.

Size: 7 1/2 x 13 in.

Balinese coin dolls are traditional figures from Bali made from small Chinese-style coins known as kepeng, which were historically used as currency and ritual offerings on the island. Artisans string or wire the coins together to form human or deity-like shapes, sometimes adding fabric, thread, or decorative elements. These dolls are often associated with Balinese Hindu ceremonies and temple offerings, where the coins symbolize prosperity, protection, and spiritual balance. Today, coin dolls are also collected as folk art objects, valued for their intricate construction and their connection to Bali’s long history of trade, religion, and craftsmanship.

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