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Indonesia's Togog Suyasa is an artist who has put his skills to good use, rising above economic hardship with his work. He designs this set of three sculptures, which are carved by hand in the shape of a family of owls. With bright colors of white and blue against deep, staring eyes, this trio makes a mysterious and enigmatic addition to any home.

Sitting on the floor, hands on head, a person sways to some mystical tunes. By Eka in Bali, a sense of melodious movement exudes from a sculpture that is masterfully carved by hand from noble suar wood.

Dressed in green with a brown shawl draped down her back, a woman approaches a well with a jug on her head. Age-old customs inspire this beautiful sculpture by Bali's Made Pastika. He hand-carves the albesia wood sculpture by hand and gives it an aged finish.

Ganesha sits on a lotus throne – a symbol of divinity. Carved by hand from suar wood, the Beloved Lord of Wisdom holds an axe and a lash to defend mankind from evil. Wayan Rendah portrays the beloved god, son of Siwa and Durga, two of the most powerful deities in the realm of Hindu belief. His clothing and human posture evoke a sense of nobility while his elephantine face speaks of kindness and generosity. Rendah's artistry gives a distintively Indonesian interpretation to Ganesha.

Seated with knees and ankles together, a woman leans forward, stretching the back while one hand keeps the head erect. Nyoman Sudiana carves beautiful Balinese suar wood with its rich grain to depict her trim figure and precise posture.

A charming bulldog rears its tail in joy, ready to decorate any shelf or tabletop. Hand-carved of Balinese suar wood, this naturally-finished sculpture invites an innocent spirit into your home. Made Wirata works with local artisans to present this signed sculpture.

Give peace a chance with this breathtaking suar wood sculpture by Balinese artisan Nyoman Sudiana. "To achieve peace, there are several things that must be created, namely the availability of basic human needs which consist of clothing, food, and shelter. In the world, there is also a harmonious relationship that must be preserved starting from ourselves, namely humans with God, humans with fellow creatures created by God, and humans with the universe's environment. If it has been created in us, we will feel that peace, and our lives will feel more comfortable and peaceful," says the artist.

In this statue, each of these pillars of peace has the following meaning:

• The doves are a symbol of purity and hope, tenderness of devotion. Doves are also associated with the third chakra, which is connected to purpose, creativity, self-expression, and ego.
• The globe is a symbol of the earth itself where we as God's creatures are the inhabitants of the world.3. The two hands symbolize human efforts to care for and maintain a strong life hand in hand to create peace for all mankind and the rest of nature.
• The two pillars symbolize justice and prosperity in which every human being must be able to meet the needs of clothing, food, and shelter for a comfortable life in the world.
• The nuclear disarmament motif symbolizes the Anti-War Movement design by Gerald Holtom on February 21, 1958. This symbol is a combination of semaphore signals for the letters N and D which stand for nuclear disarmament.
• Two open fingers symbolize victory in the struggle.

The recurrent theme of the dragon in Balinese art underscores the legendary animal's divinity in their culture, a motif that has not escaped the artistic eye of Seji Taram. Believed to be the guardian of the gods, this baby suar wood dragon with wings fiercely protects the sanctity of the home.