Signed FA pan Akus Balinese Dancer Sculpture

A carved wood Balinese dancer sculpture, mid 20th century, by FA pan Akus of Bali, signed under base. Note: FA pan Akus is a noted master carver in Bali. Height 45.08 in. Provenance: Presented as a gift by President of Indonesia, to lady. Hasluck, wife of Sir Paul Hasluck, who had been. Minister for external Affairs from 1964-1969 and Governor-General of Australia from 1969-1974. The carving was later given to lady Hasluck's, personal assistant, who was also Sir Pauls private, secretary when he returned to Perth