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Hand Carved Balinese Romance Backgammon Set, "Mythic Lovers"

Name: Hand Carved Balinese Romance Backgammon Set, 'Mythic Lovers'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 223091
Price: 329.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (33 reviews)

Product ID: 223091

by Ketut Sandi (33)

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

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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 Indonesia
Product ID: 223091

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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

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.

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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Ketut Sandi Hand-carved chess sets and relief panels

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"It is always our dreams and our belief in life that give us the best results, no matter how difficult the dream or how sore our feet get during the journey."

The artistry of I Ketut Sandi has been featured in numerous periodicals and on Oxygen TV."Every time I think about my childhood, I remember that... read more