wood carvings

Bali is praised for its traditional carvings like this splendid wood statuette with an abstract motif depicting a woman celebrating. Nyoman Sudiana designs the statuette which is hand-carved from local suar wood featuring a polished finish.

With a feminine aura and a profound message of faith, Balinese artisan Putri Ety's newest sculpture depicts a woman praying with hope. Working in crocodile wood, the artisan hand-carves each detail with dedication, making a sublime creation.

A Balinese woman in full bridal regalia is depicted in this exquisite sculpture. Hand-carved from suar wood by Wayan Rendah, this statue exhibits a bride serenely at prayer. It is customary to find the bride and groom at prayer with their families prior to the wedding ceremony.

Often associated with Lakshmi, Sri is a Hindu goddess of divine beauty who is believed to bring wealth and good fortune. Balinese artisan Wayan Nuliati pays homage to Sri with this sculpture, which is lovingly hand-carved of suar wood to capture every minute detail. Sri is captured in a kneeling pose as she performs an elegant dance.

Inspired by traditional Indonesian folklore, Artisan Wayan Rendah crafts this amazing statuette from crocodile wood that tells the tale of Sang Hyan Raith. Dewi Ratih, known for her beauty and grace, is a Hindu goddess worshiped in Java and Bali. The ancient story tells of the demon Kala Rau, who had his plans to attack Vishnu thwarted by the beautiful goddess. Vishnu beheaded Kala Rau, and the head of the beast would chase Dewi Raith every full moon and swallow her whole, but the goddess would gracefully emerge from the demon's neck where his body once was. The story is believed to be the origin of lunar eclipses, and every full moon a ceremony is held in Bali to celebrate the beauty of the moon.

An adorable sculpture depicting a mother dancing with her daughter is carved by hand from suar wood in Bali. The lovely sculpture presented by Eka and featuring a polished finish will be the centrepiece of any spot you choose to display it.