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

Product ID: 434429

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

  • 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 Indonesiaicon info
  • Product ID: 434429
Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya
Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya

Bali and Java

Wood display dolls and carvings

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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

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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.

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Maya

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Jan 07, 2025

Beautiful gift for my partner”

This turtle box is absolutely gorgeous and came with a lovely handwritten note! It also came beautifully wrapped. My boyfriend uses it everyday to store his earrings and rings and he absolutely adores it

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

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

Microcredit Financing

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

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

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

Caring for Children

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

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

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

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