nature sculpture

The florid headdress in this mask distinguishes the personification of a Janger dancer. Performed in Bali since the 1920's, the Janger was considered a "dance craze" performed by groups of 12 men and 12 women. The dance begins with everybody sitting down, and as the women sway from side to side, the men perform aggressive movements while chanting kecak. Eventually they all stand up to dance in couples. Nyoman Naranata celebrates the legendary dance with a vivid mask that is hand-carved from hibiscus wood.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

Barong appears in this fascinating wall sculpture from Eka. Also known as Bhoma, he represents the goodness that destroyed the evil Rangda. His adventures are reenacted in the form of a dance and his image is also hung on doors in Bali to ward off evil spirits.

Putra Suteja removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen. He then carves a delightful motif depicting a bamboo grove that perforates the shell. The lacy sculpture stands on an albesia wood base.

You will be filled with delightful, uplifting thoughts with this charming Buddha smiling back at you from your desk or shelf. Balinese artisan Made Mulyani uses a tasteful whitewash finish on the Buddha for a distinguished flair. This impeccably detailed, hand crafted suar wood sculpture is sure to establish a welcome sense of calm in any living or work space.

Blooming on airy globes, roses bring their charm to this design. Gulam Rasool is a master at traditional jali or openwork carving. Working in soapstone, he crafts a beautiful pair of candleholders for the romantic glow of tea lights.

Made Tresna presents the face of serenity and inner peace in this extraordinary mask. From Tresna's Kipas ("Fan") series, the mask is accomplished with sublime detail; though asleep, the face is admiringly vivid. Her head is adorned with three traditional fans that create an engaging headdress. Enticing the features from Balinese hibiscus wood, Tresna sculpts a mesmerizing mask.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

From Suresh and Devender Garg, this striking kadam wood sculpture captures the elephant's inherent majesty. Its lordly stride, intelligent expression, strength and power radiate from the hand-carved piece.