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Hand Carved Coconut Shell Sculpture with Stand, "Smiling Dolphins"

Name: Hand Carved Coconut Shell Sculpture with Stand, 'Smiling Dolphins'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 181557
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (659 reviews)

Product ID: 181557

by Eka (659)

Smiling dolphins swim and frolic in the warm tropical sea. From Putra Suteja, this charming sculpture is carved from polished coconut shell. Keeping... more

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Smiling dolphins swim and frolic in the warm tropical sea. From Putra Suteja, this charming sculpture is carved from polished coconut shell. Keeping her late husband's artisan heritage alive, Eka gives new life to these tropical palm seeds. It stands on an albesia wood base.

Please note size and coloring may differ as the piece is crafted from natural coconut shell.

0.20 kgs
0.4 lbs

11 cm H x 14 cm Diam.
4.3" H x 5.5" Diam.
Stand/base: 2.5 cm H x 9 cm Diam.
Stand/base: 1" H x 3.5" Diam.

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US/Imperial

Coconut shell and albesia wood
Display stand included
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Indonesia
Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
Product ID: 181557

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Eka

Bali and Java

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659

Vicki

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Jul 22, 2017

“Table center piece”

This is gorgeous. I put a battery tea light in it and it looks beautiful at night. Thank you very much

Purchased Item Smiling Dolphins, Hand Carved Coconut Shell Sculpture with Stand

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Peggy

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Mar 02, 2025

“Amazing work”

This sculpture is absolutely beautiful! So happy to have it :)

Purchased Item Dolphins in Love, Balinese Hand Carved Dolphin Wood Sculpture

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Catherine

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Feb 17, 2025

“Great birthday gift!”

I bought this for my nieces birthday, as her Instagram posts frequently include Pisces mentions. It came gorgeously wrapped, and the panel is as described, really beautiful. Very happy with this purchase.

Purchased Item Pisces Firmament, Pisces-Themed Hand-Carved Round Suar Wood Relief Panel

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Microcredit Financing

Eka has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $800 and the most recent for $4000. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials for her wood and coconut shell carvings.

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

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

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Moving On Up

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

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

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Meet the Artist

Eka Wood carvings

(659)

"I keep trying any potential possibilities--we'll never know the result if we never try."

Latest UpdateEka was born on August 11, 1978 in Tampaksiring Gianyar, a tranquil village in Bali that still has strong Balinese customs and cultures.... read more