Tropical Balinese Laughing Buddha Wood Sculpture, "Happy Buddha in a Hat"

Product ID: 263188

Wearing a palm leaf hat, Buddha laughs loud and long. The Laughing Buddha represents prosperity, happiness and longevity. Balinese people also believe... more

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Wearing a palm leaf hat, Buddha laughs loud and long. The Laughing Buddha represents prosperity, happiness and longevity. Balinese people also believe that rubbing his belly will bring good luck and prosperity. Wonderfully carved by hand, this acacia wood sculpture is the work of Made Mulyani.

  • 1.14 kgs
  • 2.5 lbs
  • 21 cm H x 18 cm W x 12 cm D
  • 8.25" H x 7" W x 4.7" D
  • Acacia wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Signed by the artist
  • Wood grain and color can vary slightly
  • Made in Indonesia
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
  • Product ID: 263188

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225

Eric

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Jun 17, 2016

“Happy Camper”

Great piece for a great price! I love the tropical flair added to the classic laughing Buddha.

Robert

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Jul 02, 2021

“Happy Buddha in a Hat”

Craftsmanship is superb as well as service and shipping materials

Jane

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Jul 10, 2019

“My Buddha Purchase”

I bought this for a wedding gift to my nephew and his wife. It?s perfect.

Carol

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Apr 09, 2025

“Simply exquisite!”

I bought this to replace a metal sculpture I bought at Pier One years ago. This is so much more beautiful and intricate.

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Karin

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Dec 30, 2024

“Beautiful peace lily”

Lovely peace lily panel, so beautifully crafted and finely detailed. Just an absolutely wonderful piece. All items from Novica come so well packed too, never a worry about anything happening to them!

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Fred

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Dec 27, 2024

“Even more impressive in person”

My sister loved this beautiful piece, and I m grateful that there are artists out there as talented as Made!

Wall hanging This was a gift for Sister Occasion: Christmas
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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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This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

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Made Mulyani Hand-carved wood masks and panels

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"My parents and my brother taught me to make sculptures. I started by watching them carving wood at home. I was excited with the final results and worked hard at learning how to create them."

I was born in 1975 to a wood carver family in a small town in Bali. We live in a rural area of the island that is so peaceful and where kinship bonds... read more
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