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Turtle Shape Hand Painted Decorative Box from Bali, "Rangda Turtle"

Product ID: 246441

Carved from crocodile wood, this jewelry box takes the shape of a sea turtle. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya paints the piece by hand, depicting Rangda on... more

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Carved from crocodile wood, this jewelry box takes the shape of a sea turtle. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya paints the piece by hand, depicting Rangda on the lid. A symbol of all that is evil, the witch is described in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is the Balinese manifestation of Durga, goddess of the underworld. The petite box is lined in black velvet.

  • 0.11 kgs
  • 0.2 lbs
  • 5 cm H x 14 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 2" H x 5.5" W x 3.9" D
  • Crocodile wood, polyester velvet
  • Signed by the artist
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Indonesia
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
  • Product ID: 246441

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Deborah

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May 05, 2025

Such Talent!”

This cat is so expressive - especially the eyes. I showed it to my cat and she was afraid of it! Beautiful work! I love it!

It is sitting on the mantle
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Tracy

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Apr 22, 2025

Adorable turtle”

Very cute box - well made and beautifully painted

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Vasudha

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Apr 08, 2025

Cute looking but …..”

Cute looking item but not sturdy or weighty enough to be bookends! For that reason I had to return it.

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Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Microcredit Financing

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in wood and additional labor for production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Gusti now has artisan assistants who help with the hand-painting of his designs. Each of these assistants works from home.

Caring for Children

In addition to supporting his three children, Gusti also cares for a foster child.

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Gusti pays for the education of his three children and his foster child.

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