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Hand Carved Balinese Romance Backgammon Set, "Mythic Lovers"

Product ID: 223091

Jayaprana and Layonsari are forever reunited in this hand-carved backgammon set by Ketut Sandi. According to legend, the king was mad with desire for... more

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Jayaprana and Layonsari are forever reunited in this hand-carved backgammon set by Ketut Sandi. According to legend, the king was mad with desire for Layonsari, and so had her husband, Jayaprana, killed. Rather than submit to the monarch, Layonsari killed herself, and joined her beloved husband in heaven. The artisan's expertise is evident in the detailed and expressive images of the eternal lovers. He uses manual tools to carve the portraits from native cempaka wood. The checkers and dice are all carved by hand as well; the lighter pieces are carved from the external part of the wood.

  • 3.20 kgs
  • 7.1 lbs
  • Open: 4.5 cm H x 67 cm W x 50 cm D
  • Open: 1.8" H x 26.5" W x 19.75" D
  • Closed: 33.5 cm H x 50 cm W x 9 cm D
  • Closed: 13.25" H x 19.75" W x 3.5" D
  • Checkers: 0.5 cm H x 2.3 cm Diam.
  • Checkers: 0.2" H x 0.9" Diam.
  • Dice: 1.6 cm H x 1.6 cm W x 1.6 cm D
  • Dice: 0.6" H x 0.6" W x 0.6" D

  • Cempaka wood
  • Playing pieces included
  • Wood grain and color can vary slightly
  • Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
  • Made in Indonesia
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesiaicon info
  • Product ID: 223091
Ketut Sandi
Ketut Sandi

Bali and Java

Hand-carved chess sets and relief panels

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Isabelle

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Aug 05, 2016

Beautiful work of art”

Dear Mr. Sandi, Mythic Lovers bagammon set arrived today and it is absolutely beautiful. My husband and I are in love with your creation and we already own several of your pieces. Each one of them is stunning, The artistry is unique, the details are just amazing, and the wood is just beautiful. Mythic lovers is no exception, it is an exceptional piece of art. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

Purchased Item Mythic Lovers, Hand Carved Balinese Romance Backgammon Set

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Michael

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Dec 16, 2023

very nice attention to detail and skillfully crafted”

My wife and I are very happy with these Elephant Palace wood relief panels. They are very well carved and shipped with care and arrived ahead of schedule. Were really super happy and they will be hanging on our wall soon.

Purchased Item Elephant Palace, Elephant-Themed Wood Relief Panels from Indonesia (Pair)

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Sylvain

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May 24, 2022

Stunningly detailed. Superb work!”

Gorgeous! Will decorate any room with elegance and uniqueness. Thank you for sharing your talent withe world!!

Purchased Item Rama, Religious Carved Chess Set

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Ketut Sandi has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1200 and the most recent for $1200. Proceeds were used to stock up on the wood he needs for his hand-carved artistry.

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Preserving Traditions

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

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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