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Butterfly and Flower-Themed Wood Chess Set from Bali, "Monarch Strategy"

Name: Butterfly and Flower-Themed Wood Chess Set from Bali, 'Monarch Strategy'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 434429
Price: 117.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (207 reviews)

Product ID: 434429

by Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya (207)

Monarch butterflies pose a challenge to all the intellectual minds around the world with this chess set handcrafted in Bali. Artisan Gusti Ngurah... more

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Monarch butterflies pose a challenge to all the intellectual minds around the world with this chess set handcrafted in Bali. Artisan Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya uses Keruing, crocodile and jempinis wood to create this precious game that includes a foldable board that also works as a storage box for the pieces, featuring little straps for a handy touch. As a magical accent, Gusti hand-paints colorful floral and butterfly motifs around the board, symbolizing change and hope.

2.47 kgs
5.4 lbs

Closed: 30 cm H x 15 cm W x 18 cm D
Closed: 11.75" H x 6" W x 7" D
Open: 9 cm H x 30 cm W x 30 cm D
Open: 3.5" H x 11.75" W x 11.75" D
Largest Piece: 7 cm H x 2 cm W x 2 cm D
Largest Piece: 2.8" H x 0.8" W x 0.8" D
Smallest Piece: 4 cm H x 2 cm W x 2 cm D
Smallest Piece: 1.6" H x 0.8" W x 0.8" D

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Keruing wood, crocodile wood, jempinis wood
Signed by the artist
Wood grain and color can vary slightly
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Indonesia
Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
Product ID: 434429

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Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya

Bali and Java

Wood display dolls and carvings

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207

Tracy

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Apr 22, 2025

“Adorable turtle”

Very cute box - well made and beautifully painted

Purchased Item Forest Turtle, Hand-Painted Crocodile Wood Turtle Jewelry Box

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Janet

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Mar 15, 2025

“Beautiful mother and child”

Beautifully painted wood carving of a mother and child. Lovely painting of nature , on the base. Well made, and charming. Thank you

Wood carving sculpture nativity Art, sculpture, nativity

Purchased Item Mother and Child, Hand-Painted Wood Mother and Child Statuette from Bali

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Paulette

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Mar 11, 2025

“Sea turtle”

Lively jewelry box for small earrings or rings. Love the colors in this design.

Purchased Item Sea Turtle, Hand Crafted Wood Jewelry Box

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Microcredit Financing

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in wood and additional labor for production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

Gusti now has artisan assistants who help with the hand-painting of his designs. Each of these assistants works from home.

Caring for Children

In addition to supporting his three children, Gusti also cares for a foster child.

Enabling Education

Gusti pays for the education of his three children and his foster child.

Meet the Artist

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya Wood display dolls and carvings

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"At school, my drawing skill was above average... I also took a part-time job finishing and adding color to art products."

"Tuesday, October 26, 1976 was a happy day for I GustMade Sangging and his wife GustMade Endri. That is the day I was born in a remote village in... read more