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Whitewashed Suar Wood Gecko Back Scratcher from Bali, "Whitewashed Gecko Helper"

Name: Whitewashed Suar Wood Gecko Back Scratcher from Bali, 'Whitewashed Gecko Helper'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 335165
Price: 35.10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (549 reviews)

Product ID: 335165

by Nengah Sudarsana (549)

Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand-carves this charming back scratcher from... more

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Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand-carves this charming back scratcher from native suar wood. First employed by the ancient Chinese, back scratchers are a practical tool that have been used by people from all walks of life across the globe for thousands of years. The artisan completes his design in black with a whitewashed finish, featuring the face of a friendly gecko.

90 grams
0.2 lbs

14.5" H x 2.8" W x 1.7" D
14.5" H x 2.8" W x 1.7" D

Metric

US/Imperial

Suar wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Features a distressed finish
Made in Indonesia
Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
Product ID: 335165

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Nengah Sudarsana

Bali and Java

Hand-carved wood art

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549

Donna

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Jun 25, 2025

“Cozy Cat is adorable!”

Beautifully carved cat with such a cute face looking up in wonder. I love it! I have it on my TV stand looking right at me. Thinking about getting another cat by Nengah for the other side of the stand. Most likely will!

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Purchased Item Cozy Cat, Wood Figurine of Adorable Cat Hand-Carved in Bali

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CathyCav

From Texas

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Jun 19, 2025

“Wood door stopper”

Baby Turtle door stopper is adorable. Great price.

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Purchased Item Distressed Baby Turtle, Distressed Baby Turtle Suar Wood Door Stopper from Bali

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gjcc

From Atlanta, Ga.

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Jun 13, 2025

“Beautiful color wood cat”

I have to say that this is just most beautiful carved wood cat figure. The color variation of wood is so good. This is one purchase I will never regret.

Purchased Item Looking for Friends, Hand Made Suar Wood Cat Statuette

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Microcredit Financing

Nengah Sudarsana has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1050 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to buy new tools and equipment, including an airbrush and a sander, as well as wood and finishing materials.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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

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Nengah Sudarsana Hand-carved wood art

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"From an early age I loved natural things – plants, animals, birds or sea life… I particularly want to create wildlife and other animal themes in an exact, realistic and original way…."

Update (2008)"Working with you has created a much better life for me and my family. Before, I could hardly afford to live in a single-room home.... read more