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Seated atop a giant lotus in a pose of prayer, the Hindu god Shiva is depicted in this reverent sculpture from Indonesia. Wayan Rendah creates this sculpture, which he diligently carves by hand from suar wood. A stunning attention to detail marks Shiva's clothing and form.

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.

Ganesha sits on a lotus blossom deep in the forest. Carved by hand from cempaka wood, the Lord of Wisdom raises one hand in blessing. Ketut Sandi 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. The Balinese artisan gives a distinctively Indonesian interpretation to Ganesha.

This pair of lovely bronze sculptures depicts the Hindu deity Rama and his wife, Sita. Balinese artisan Adi Noviantara hand crafts each unique detail on their traditional dress and accessories, then treats the statuette with an intriguing antiqued finish.

Seated on a tiger, Shiva lifts a hand in blessing. Regarded as the celestial overlord of deliverance through destruction, Shiva has his customary trident by his side as a show of divinity. The hissing cobra that slithers around his head symbolizes his potent divine destructivity, and his matted hair is thought to contain the flow of the Ganges River. Shiva is one of the most complex gods of India, embodying seemingly contradictory qualities. He is both the destroyer and the restorer, the great ascetic and the symbol of sensuality, the benevolent herdsman of souls and the wrathful avenger. Unaffected by the whims of the world, he is innocent and guileless, pure of mind and heart. He does not adorn his body with jewels or flowers — he mats his hair and dresses in animal hide.

Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa is a master of the batik technique, sketching the figures by hand and applying the wax resist freehand, which requires great skill. A different dye bath is required for each separate color in his elegant and complex batik "painting."