An extraordinary example of Wayan Rendah's magnificent sculpting, this piece crafted in the Megulet style signifies a profound technical and spiritual undertaking. The trancelike yogi bows his body and presses his head against open palms, rocking back and forth on folded legs. The muscles and tendons of his arms and legs are stretched tautly as he prays with unrelenting fervor. The piece emits a powerful aura of piety, of religious asceticism, and of self-denial.
Yogis are holy men and great mystics, many of whom also possess the gift of prophecy. They are beloved figures in the countryside, and villagers will feed and care for the yogis as they roam from region to region, searching for perfect purity and knowledge through meditation, ecstatic trances and frightening self-mortification.
A gripping piece in local suar wood, the sculpture is redolent of Eastern mysticism and stark simplicity used to induce contemplation and reflection.
Purchased this? Leave your review.
Verified Reviewer
I can t help but touch this beautifully carved piece every time I pass by it
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0) No (0)
Verified Reviewer
I have been intrigued by the crying Buddha for years. I sometimes struggle with depression and the crying Buddha makes me feel less alone. I bought both the small and larger carving because I didnt know how they would feel. I want to offer comfort to the Buddha and I didnt know what that would look like. Would I want to hold it in my hand or would I want to stroke his back? Turns out, I want to do both. I brought the smaller carving to work and I have the larger statue on my grandmothers desk. I rub the larger statues back every time I walk into my living room. I offer the Buddha my comfort and he offers me his. I hold the smaller carving in my hand when Im at work. The smooth contours of the carving beg to be touched. Im so happy with both of them. They are beautiful.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0) No (0)
Verified Reviewer
This āmeditating yogiā is simply beautiful. The craftsmanship is unbelievably amazing. It is exactly as described and the shipping was what I expected. I look forward to purchasing more from this website.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0) No (0)
Verified Reviewer
This item was purchased as a gift. The recipient absolutely loves it. She praised both the beauty of the design and the exquisite quality of its workmanship.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0) No (0)
Verified Reviewer
I purchased this for my son and his wife as an anniversary gift. They loved it, and highly recommend this artist.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0) No (0)
Verified Reviewer
Its such a beautiful sculpture. Seeing the sculpture in person reveals a depth and richness that the pictures simply cannot capture.
Was This Review Helpful?
Yes (0) No (0)