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Artisan Crafted Indian Soapstone Jali Sculpture, "Mother Owl"

Name: Artisan Crafted Indian Soapstone Jali Sculpture, 'Mother Owl'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 138762
Price: 69.70 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (248 reviews)

Product ID: 138762

by Gulam Rasool (248)

Expressed in polished soapstone, sleek feathers and wide eyes show the material's fascinating grain. Gulam Rasool sculpts a wise and patient owl... more

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Expressed in polished soapstone, sleek feathers and wide eyes show the material's fascinating grain. Gulam Rasool sculpts a wise and patient owl, monarch of the night. He works in the traditional jali or cutout technique, carving a tiny owlet inside the mother bird.

0.43 kgs
0.9 lbs

12.5 cm H x 8 cm W x 7 cm D
4.9" H x 3.2" W x 2.8" D

Metric

US/Imperial

Soapstone
Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
Made in India
Certified and shipped by our office in India
Product ID: 138762

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Gulam Rasool

India

Carved soapstone candleholders and home decor

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Linda

From Palmtetto Bay, Florida USA

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Dec 07, 2016

“Perfect!”

Beautiful crafmanship. Detailed carving.

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Sherry

From Ballston Spa, NY USA

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Feb 23, 2021

“Wonderful craftsmanship!”

This is an amazing piece with a tiny owl, inside another owl and that owl is inside yet another, and you can see all three. I cherish mine.

statue stone carving fragile beautiful

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Theresa

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Jul 21, 2025

“Jewelry Box”

This was beautiful and unique with this Alabaster. Thanking this artist for his specialty and your excellent service. I love buying from you Novica

Purchased Item Blooming Traditions, Handcrafted Alabaster Jali Jewelry Box from India

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Preserving Traditions

Close to his eightieth birthday, Gulam continues the art he learned from his elders. His father was an marble carver and jali artisan honored with the state award for excellence. Gulam has been honored with the same distinction. He still works alongside his son and other artisans to whom he has taught this craft, and treasures the role he plays in continuing this important Indian artistic tradition.

Microcredit Financing

Gulam Rasool has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $1800.

Caring for Children

Nearing his eighth decade, master stone sculptor Gulam Rasool continues to provide for his family, especially his grandchildren.

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

Enabling Education

Gulam is proud to be able to help provide for his grandchildren's education.

Meet the Artist

Gulam Rasool Carved soapstone candleholders and home decor

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"After years of hard work, I was honoured with a state award for excellence…. Today, I am proud to mention that I have earned a name for myself in the art of jali work."

Update (May, 2020)I have worked with you since 2004 and you have given me a platform to exhibit my craft to the whole world. My stone czrvings are... read more