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Handcrafted Cempaka and Sono Wood Travel Backgammon Set, "Dolphin Guard"

Name: Handcrafted Cempaka and Sono Wood Travel Backgammon Set, 'Dolphin Guard'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 74526
Price: 357.64 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (33 reviews)

Product ID: 74526

by Ketut Sandi (33)

Guarded by four loyal dolphins, this travel case opens up to reveal a superb backgammon board. The craftsmanship is unique; the board evidences Ketut... more

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Guarded by four loyal dolphins, this travel case opens up to reveal a superb backgammon board. The craftsmanship is unique; the board evidences Ketut Sandi's expertise and artistic imagination. He uses manual tools to carve the dolphins' detailed imagery from cempaka wood. The checkers and dice are all carved by hand from sono wood; the lighter pieces are carved from the external part of the wood.

1.73 kgs
3.8 lbs

Opened: 60 cm H x 45.5 cm W x 3.5 cm D
Opened: 23.5" H x 18" W x 1.4" D

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US/Imperial

Cempaka and sono wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
Wood grain and color can vary slightly
Made in Indonesia
Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
Product ID: 74526

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Ketut Sandi

Bali and Java

Hand-carved chess sets and relief panels

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Stephanie

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Jun 20, 2016

“So Unique!”

Love the originality of a much-loved game

display and play This was a gift for Son Occasion: Christmas

Purchased Item Dolphin Guard, Handcrafted Cempaka and Sono Wood Travel Backgammon Set

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Michael

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Dec 16, 2023

“very nice attention to detail and skillfully crafted”

My wife and I are very happy with these Elephant Palace wood relief panels. They are very well carved and shipped with care and arrived ahead of schedule. Were really super happy and they will be hanging on our wall soon.

Purchased Item Elephant Palace, Elephant-Themed Wood Relief Panels from Indonesia (Pair)

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Sylvain

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May 24, 2022

“Stunningly detailed. Superb work!”

Gorgeous! Will decorate any room with elegance and uniqueness. Thank you for sharing your talent withe world!!

Purchased Item Rama, Religious Carved Chess Set

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Microcredit Financing

Ketut Sandi has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1200 and the most recent for $1200. Proceeds were used to stock up on the wood he needs for his hand-carved artistry.

Preserving Traditions

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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Ketut Sandi Hand-carved chess sets and relief panels

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"It is always our dreams and our belief in life that give us the best results, no matter how difficult the dream or how sore our feet get during the journey."

The artistry of I Ketut Sandi has been featured in numerous periodicals and on Oxygen TV.Every time I think about my childhood, I remember that what I... read more