masks of the world

A whimsical illusion pertaining to the theater world, this handcarved mask expresses happiness and sorrow with equal ease. An avid carver by tradition, Wayan Rendah works the crocodile wood with absolute finesse to create polarized sentiments with minimal detail. Rendah's shaping of the eyes becomes the key to this illusion, certain to impress the admirers of the handcrafting traditions.

Dharma, the moral code of the Gods, has always guided Rama in his feats and duties, making him a righteous prince, human and incarnation of Vishnu. This unique worldview has shaped the lives of many around the world, helping to build a fair and wise society and motivating Javanese artisan Gunadi to hand-carve this wadang wood mask in the traditional style of the region. The artwork is painted by hand, displaying the majesty and elegance of the islands in every polished detail.

Cats have been associated with the divine in many parts of the world. Artisan Nengah Sudarsana of Bali alludes to this with this suar wood sculpture. He beautifully details the dark mask and paws of the lovely kitty.

A woman closes her eyes daydreaming of days of fun dancing in the forest without a care in the world. Wayan Rendah captures the essence of surrealism as he carves this spectacular mask from natural suar wood.

Includes a jute cord for hanging.

With a defiant look in her eyes, a nude woman crouches, gazing at something unseen. Balinese artist Aricadia paints the nude in his characteristic style, with bold splashes of primary colors filling the canvas. "The world is like a theatre," says Aricadia. "Many roles and masks we have been through and wear. How far we can go is dependent on how we play along."