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Hand Carved Jempinis Wood Fish Statuette, "Baby Matsya Fish"

Name: Hand Carved Jempinis Wood Fish Statuette, 'Baby Matsya Fish'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 403207
Price: 100.12 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (283 reviews)

Product ID: 403207

by Yudi Suardi (283)

Two baby matsya fish face each other in this wonderful sculpture from Bali's Yudi Suardi. Hand carved in natural jempinis wood, the sculpture... more

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Two baby matsya fish face each other in this wonderful sculpture from Bali's Yudi Suardi. Hand carved in natural jempinis wood, the sculpture levitates on a base of benalu, or parasite wood. Please note the base may vary in shape and size, as the artisan uses found benalu wood pieces to create this sculpture. In the Hindu religion, the matsya (Sanskrit for "fish") was the first avatar of Vishnu.

0.41 kgs
0.9 lbs

6.25" H x 11" W x 5" D
6.25" H x 11" W x 5" D

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Jempinis wood, benalu wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Wood grain and color can vary slightly
Made in Indonesia
Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
Product ID: 403207

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Yudi Suardi

Bali and Java

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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283

Donna

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Jun 25, 2025

“Awesome!”

Ive bought a few of Audis sculptures by now and love them all. Ive given them as gifts to bird loveers. They are so very precious and exquisitely made. I think Ill order now for myself.

a beautiful display

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Jerry

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May 11, 2025

“Hummingbirds”

My wife really loves these - artistic excellence - well packaged - premium wrapping is great! Will shop here again - love these artists.

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Karen

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May 06, 2025

“So glad to have another Balinese carving”

I visited Bali 40 years ago and a favorite memory is picking out a few hand carved statues which are still proudly displayed today. I am so glad to see the tradition continued in Bali. This is a gorgeous piece. Thank You!

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Yudi Suardi has received a $700 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

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Yudi Suardi Hand-carved wood sculptures

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"Benalu was not used in sculptures but only as firewood. But I saw the enormous potential in this wood because of its unique and fascinating shapes — no two pieces are ever identical."

"I agree with Albert Einstein. He said, 'Imagination is more important that knowledge.' This inspires me so much that I'm always thinking about... read more