dancer sculpture

This stunning mask of two dancers is created by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family. They are costumed in traditional garb for the Janger dance, a popular social dance that originated in the 1920s in Bali. The dance is performed by a group of male dancers, or kecak, and a group of female dancers, or janger. The artisan carves the mask from native suar wood and paints it in colorful detail to carry on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

Inspired by the cultural tradition of Janger dancing, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family creates this stunning wall sculpture. Working with a single piece of suar wood, she hand carves the image of two dancers in elaborate headdresses who touch cheeks. Popular with Balinese youths, Janger is typically performed by ten people who are divided into two groups: the female dancers, known as Janger, and the male dancers, known as Kecak.

The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

Eka in Bali presents this enchanting relief panel depicting two fish who swim through an underwater garden. Balinese artisans hand craft the panel from local suar wood with manual tools, carving a lovely fish and flower motif that dances within the panel's round frame.

This delightful hand-carved wood wall accent from Made Mulyani in Bali is based on the traditional Balinese okokan, or cow bell. The bell was originally created to keep track of cows and repel evil spirits, but is also used as a musical instrument in processions and ritual dances. The demonic and yet somehow whimsical face features crooked teeth, a cleft lip, and cat-like eyes. The dangling tongue serves as the bell's clapper.

The beautiful kembang sepatu, or red hibiscus, is a common flower in Bali that is used to decorate temples and as an offering in religious ceremonies. In Tari Baris, the traditional Balinese war dance, a hibiscus is worn above the ears of the dancer. Inspired by the natural beauty and great symbolism of this flower, Balinese artisan Made Mulyani hand carves this stunning wall relief panel from local suar wood.