carvings

A sacred sound that is used as a mantra in both Buddhist and Hindu religions, the om symbol has great meaning for many. Made Mulyani carves the symbol in suar wood to center this beautiful wall relief panel. Surrounding the om symbol are rings of beautifully carved florid motifs.

The blessings of Buddha inspire this statuette by Wayan Rendah. Seated in the lotus position, the divine teacher evokes tranquility and a sense of truth, his eyes closed in meditation. Crocodile wood lends its unique contrasting grain to the piece, as the artist's patient carving technique is revealed in every meticulous detail.

Hand-made in Indonesia and signed by the artisan, this suar wood sculpture is presented by Eka in the form of omkara, or "om." This is one of the most important spiritual symbols of the Hindu religion and can be found throughout many ancient texts, prayers, and ceremonies.

The OM symbol, representing all sounds and symbolizing the essence of the universe, is nestled among frangipani blossoms in this magnificent hand carved suar wood wall relief panel by Balinese artisan Seji Taram.

Known as om or aum, omkara is the root of all sounds, emitted as a mantra during meditation. It is believed all desires will vanish, thus attaining self-realization and the highest of knowledge. This one letter symbolizes the most high in the Hindu pantheon, representing every kind of trinity such as Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva, past-present-future, birth-life-death; creation-preservation-destruction, and waking-dreaming-deep sleep.

Ketut Seji, wife of the late Balinese artisan Ketut Taram, preserves her husband's legacy in this carving of a seated Buddha. Buddha's head rests upon his hands, and a faint smile plays across his lips. The serene sculpture is carved and finished by hand, and signed by Ketut Seji.