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Hand-Carved Suar Wood Relief Panel with Dragon, "Ancestral Dragon"

Product ID: 422977

Traditionally depicted as ferocious and powerful creatures, dragons are also related to good luck and wisdom in other cultures. Their majestic... more

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Traditionally depicted as ferocious and powerful creatures, dragons are also related to good luck and wisdom in other cultures. Their majestic appearance inspires Balinese artisan Seji Taram to hand-carve a high-quality relief panel from suar wood. This decorative item features a natural brown colour embellishing a stunning dragon.

  • 0.40 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 39 cm H x 21 cm W x 3 cm D
  • 15.25" H x 8.25" W x 1.2" D

  • Suar wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Signed by the artist
  • Wood grain and colour can vary slightly
  • Made in Indonesia
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesiaicon info
  • Product ID: 422977
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Seji Taram
Seji Taram

Bali and Java

Hand-carved sculptures

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Nov 02, 2024

Beautiful little dragon”

I purchased this as a gift and its just lovely--intircate and unique--so thrilled with it!

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Ronald

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Oct 29, 2024

Museum Quality Piece”

Amazing workmanship. The spirit of the artist resides in this dragon.

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Carol

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Oct 04, 2024

Beautiful”

Beautiful carving. So realistic. I collect dragons and this one is the best one Ive gotten in a long time.

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Covering Basic Needs

Covering Basic Needs

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

Empowering Women

Empowering Women

Today, Seji is a strong female figure who heads a successful carving workshop. But in the days after her husband died, this future was far from guaranteed. With the carving skills she learned from her husband, Seji embraced her new reality with determination and commitment. As a result, she has not only been able to provide for her son, but now employs several other female artisans in her workshop.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Seji learned to carve from her husband. Sadly, he passed away and she was left to support herself and two children. Before he died, her husband urged her to be strong and become her own woman. She has done so and has grown their workshop. She now gives work to other carvers, and two women hand-finish the sculptures.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Seji learned to carve from her late husband. Their workshop continues to produce his designs and also the ones Seji has developed. She teaches her assistants to carve and carefully instructs her finishers in how to refine each detail of the sculptures.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Novica sales provide Seji with a steady income that has enabled her to grow her workshop. She is able to not only support her son but to provide steady wages to her workers, enabling them to support themselves and their families.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Seji Taram has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1250 and the most recent for $2500. Proceeds were used to hire people to help in his workshop.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Since the death of her husband, Seji has not only survived ā€” she has managed to thrive. She has grown her workshop and is now able to offer work to other artisans in her community.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Seji Taram is a widow. Her daughter is grown, Seji is raising her young son alone.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Seji is determined to give her son the best possible education.

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.

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