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Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture of Happy Buddha from Bali, "Relaxed Happy Buddha"

Name: Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture of Happy Buddha from Bali, 'Relaxed Happy Buddha'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 251479
Price: 94.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (225 reviews)

Product ID: 251479

by Made Mulyani (225)

Buddha lets out a hearty laugh as he celebrates happiness and prosperity. In his raised hands he holds golden ingots and in his excitement, his robes... more

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Buddha lets out a hearty laugh as he celebrates happiness and prosperity. In his raised hands he holds golden ingots and in his excitement, his robes reveal his big belly. Made Mulyani works with seasoned acacia wood to carve this statuette with admirable Chinese stylizations. According to Buddhist practices, this representation of Buddha is believed to augur happiness and prosperity.

0.97 kgs
2.1 lbs

21 cm H x 14 cm W x 10 cm D
8.25" H x 5.5" W x 3.9" D

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US/Imperial

Acacia wood
Signed by the artist
Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
Made in Indonesia
Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
Product ID: 251479

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Made Mulyani

Bali and Java

Hand-carved wood masks and panels

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225

Janet

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Aug 11, 2017

“Beautiful handcrafted Buddha”

The buddha is even more beautiful than the photo. I love it and he makes me smile every time I see him.

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Carol

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Apr 09, 2025

“Simply exquisite!”

I bought this to replace a metal sculpture I bought at Pier One years ago. This is so much more beautiful and intricate.

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Karin

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Dec 30, 2024

“Beautiful peace lily”

Lovely peace lily panel, so beautifully crafted and finely detailed. Just an absolutely wonderful piece. All items from Novica come so well packed too, never a worry about anything happening to them!

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Meet the Artist

Made Mulyani Hand-carved wood masks and panels

(225)

"My parents and my brother taught me to make sculptures. I started by watching them carving wood at home. I was excited with the final results and worked hard at learning how to create them."

"I was born in 1975 to a wood carver family in a small town in Bali. We live in a rural area of the island that is so peaceful and where kinship... read more