small sculptures

Holding a small vessel in one hand and making a meditative gesture with the other, Buddha is hand-carved from crocodile wood. Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah creates this reverent sculpture.

Eka presents this appealing statuette of a small Balinese-style Buddha in prayer. Clad in red, Buddha's hands are clasped in the Dhyana mudra, a gesture of meditation and concentration. The statuette is carved by hand from native suar wood.

Jaifah Aksornsri finds inspiration in the architectural styles of ancient Lanna temples for the design of this spirit house. According to Thai customs, when people finish building their own houses they create a san phra poom, or guardian spirit house. A Buddhist ceremony takes place to invite a protective spirit to inhabit the small house. It is believed it will bring luck, happiness, success and security against mean spirits or enemies who might threaten the family or their home. Painted a glossy white, the wood spirit house glistens with red and clear mirrors.

Eka presents this appealing statuette of a small Balinese-style Buddha in prayer. Clad in peach, Buddha's hands are clasped in the Vitarka mudra, a gesture of teaching and intellectual discussion. The statuette is carved by hand from native suar wood.

In designing this traditional spirit house, Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri draws inspiration from the architectural styles of temples from the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is customary for people in Thailand to build a san phra poom, or "guardian spirit house" when they finish building their own house. A Buddhist ceremony takes place, inviting a protective spirit to live inside the small house. These spirit houses are believed to bring luck, happiness, success, and security to those within the home. Handcrafted from wood, a small set of red stairs leads to a spirit house that is given a bronze-tone finish with colorful mirrored glass accents.

In designing this traditional spirit house, Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri draws inspiration from the architectural styles of temples from the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is customary for people in Thailand to build a san phra poom, or "guardian spirit house" when they finish building their own house. A Buddhist ceremony takes place, inviting a protective spirit to live inside the small house. These spirit houses are believed to bring luck, happiness, success, and security to those within the home. Handcrafted from wood, red stairs lead to a spirit house that is given a bronze-tone finish with colorful mirrored glass accents.