This carving was my first purchase from Wayan Dirga, however, it will not be my last!!!!! Breathtaking in every detail. I don't know how he makes the viens, but he does it so perfectly!!! My highest rating!!!!!!!!!! It has become a beloved treasure in our home. Thank you Mr. Dirga!!!!!
The piece is very beautiful. You can almost see the wings flutter as the hummingbirds feed. It was surprising to me how light-weight it is. And it's amazing that it was created from what was basically 'trash' wood.
I love this exquisitely crafted daily reminder in my home that our hands have been made to help hold the burdens, and our feet are made to walk in the footsteps of our fellow human beings with love and compassion.
"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
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