indonesia wood carving

Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves this suar wood mask of Rangda, the evil queen from Balinese version of the Ramayana. The artisan depicts her subject in intricate detail, from her terrifying facial features to the feathers of her headdress. The wood is stained to showcase the natural beauty of its grain.

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

Garuda is a mythical, gigantic eagle-like bird. On a level comparable to that of the gods and their infinite might, Garuda was designated Lord Vishnu's vehicle for traveling between heaven and earth. Carved by hand from acacia wood, this splendid mask is the work of Made Mulyani.

Please note that wood color and grain can vary significantly from one piece to the next; this makes each mask a unique piece of art.

The menacing fangs of Rahwana command attention in this mask by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. According to the Ramayana epic, Rahwana is the ogre-king of Alengka, mythically situated on the island of Sri Lanka. He kidnaps Sita, the wife of the heroic Rama, only to eventually be killed by Rama and the white monkey army, commanded by Hanoman, the revered white monkey general. Using suar wood as her medium, the artisan passionately conveys Bali's rich Hindu heritage through the art she learned from her father, master artisan Nyoman Subrata.

In this magnificent Suar wood mask, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family captures the beauty and poise of Sita, wife of the Hindu Lord Rama. She works the wood with supreme mastery and exquisite detail. Sita's smooth complexion is framed by an intricate headdress, allowing for a remarkable contrasting texture.

In the Ramayana epic, Sita is kidnapped by Rawana, the demon-king, and held hostage in his palace. Rawana coaxes Sita to stay with him and be his lover. Sita shields herself from Rawana's lust long enough for her husband, Rama, and an army of monkeys to rescue her. Sita now represents supreme devotion and compassion.

Indonesia's Made Mulyani hand carves this mask figurine from native crocodile wood in the image of Ganesha--the elephant-headed Hindu god of new beginnings. The sharp detail of the mask is tempered by the smooth polish of the wood, and the small size makes it easy to display on any wall.

Carved by hand from acacia wood, Ganesha reveals his gentle elephantine features. Made Mulyani's mask portrays the beloved Hindu lord, son of Siwa and Durga, two of the most powerful deities in the realm of Hindu belief. Her artistry gives a distinctively Indonesian interpretation to Ganesha.

Please note that wood color and grain can vary significantly from one piece to the next; this makes each mask a unique piece of art.