indonesian wood sculptures

Safe in Mother's arms, an infant seeks her nourishing breast. By Eka, who has young children of her own, this beautiful portrait is modern and abstract. Yet it conveys the deep bond between mother and child. Suar wood's rich grain enhances the signature sculpture.

Conveying a kitten's playfulness, a cat stands alert. Nengah Sudarsana depicts the feline in warm Balinese suar wood, lovingly carved by hand.

A pair of joyful hummingbirds dance and flutter as they find an inviting spot in this gorgeous sculpture by Yudi Suardi. With the desire to carry on the tradition of Balinese wood carving, the talented artisan hand carves these dancing birds with passion, skill, and an incredible attention to detail. Using local jempinis wood and benalu wood, the artisan brings the two birds to life, accentuating every detail and inviting the onlooker to bask in the cheerfulness and curiosity of the hummingbirds. Please expect variation in the size and shape of the natural wood base.

Conveying a cat's serene mysticism, Nengah Sudarsana depicts the feline seated in a meditation pose. The kitty extends one paw. "This is a blessing position," the Balinese artisan explains.