When my husband opened this he looked at me and said WOW look at the craftsmanship of that! He was pretty intrigued and we played for hours. A fun and interesting item that is rare. Thanks!
This substantial little turtle is more a fine example of alebrije without having the slightly menacing look of many of them. the detail is amazing, and the expression on its face is wonderful - both knowing and olayful. The colors fit well with current decor while retaining a folk art feel.
An excellent choice of what would normally be scrap wood. It works well. I would suggest that the birds be wrapped separately when shipped because of their beaks being so delicate.
The artistry of Wayan Rendah has been featured in numerous periodicals, including Sunset magazine. "It gives me great pleasure when one of my statues inspires somebody," the artist says.
Wayan Rendah's work has been featured in Home Maker's magazine.I was born in Bali on June 17, 1973. I'm the oldest of seven children in a family... read more
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