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"To me, dragons symbolize the vigorous spirit of the Balinese people when facing adversity," confides Seji Taram. Expert in the depiction of dragons, Taram depicts twin dragons under the yin-yang symbol of duality. He carves the suar wood wall panel with exquisite detailed artistry. According to one of the many Balinese Hindu-Buddhist customs, the dragon represents the relationship between kings and priests, and effigies of the mystical creature are included for their cremation, for it is believed Naga will guide their soul so they may find their way to the next world.

This masterfully carved decorative vase from Sarwaedi of Bali was inspired by the Javanese legend of Naga Baru Klinting. The subtle application of paint and gilded accents give the vase the appearance of a treasured antique.

According to the legend, Baru Klinting was a dragon who promised a sage that he could circle the whole Merapi Volcano in Central Java to prove that he was the sage's son, but failed to do so. The dragon used his tongue instead, which enraged the sage, and the sage swung a sword to cut his tongue. The dragon fell to the earth. Then people living near the volcano cut up the dragon's body and took it home to make a feast. Suddenly, a midget appeared and put a stick in the earth, and said that he would take all of the dragon's meat if no one was capable of removing the stick. People tried because they didn't want to lose their chance for a feast, but none were able to do it. The midget then removed the stick from the ground, and suddenly in that spot water started to flood the whole village, turning the village into a spring that is present to this day. Later on, another sage revealed that the midget was the soul of the dragon, enraged with the people that tried to eat his body.

Perfect for animal lovers and bird enthusiasts alike, this stunning sculpture depicts a lifelike female mallard swimming gracefully. "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," Nengah Suarsana explains. He hand-carves the delightful duck from albesia wood, which he then paints by hand in amazing detail.

With palm facing the heavens, a human hand expresses both praise and gratitude. Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah masterfully carves the signature sculpture from jempini wood and paints it black. The sculpture may also be used as a handsome catchall for desk or dresser.

Bringing their heads together in a romantic gesture, two dragons fly together in this majestic and lovely relief panel from Bali. Wayan Rendah hand-carves this relief from suar wood. The dragons feature a keen attention to detail on their scales and their tails that intertwine underneath.

Inspired by Hindu legend, Made Mulyani expertly carves this suar wood wall relief panel of Hanoman battling two serpentine sea dragons. Hanoman, a figure characterized by his monkey features, is the central character from the Hindu epic Ramayana, who helps Prince Rama rescue his wife, Princess Sita, from the hands of the evil ogre king Rahwana. Naturally finished, this relief panel adds interest and intrigue to any setting.

Carefully carved pieces of teak wood are are displayed in a mat designed by Hari Pitoyo. Working with his wife, Pitoyo handcrafts a versatile mat embellished by the natural beauty of the wood's grain in light brown undertones.

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.

Made Mulyani comes from an Indonesian island that is well-known for its crafts and carvings. She works with local artisans to present this wall relief, handcrafted from local suar wood to depict an om symbol surrounded by elegant floral motifs. Om is a sacred mantra for Buddhist and Hindu traditions, associated with rejuvenation and believed to resonate with all things in the universe.

Made from albesia wood and wrapped with agel grass cord, this piece of nautical wall art is charming and lively. Hand carved and crafted by Indonesian artist Putu Suserini, this wall art features the shape of an anchor, perfect for livening up any home or beach cottage.

Topped by a helpful little goldfish, this Balinese doorstop is handcrafted of local suar wood painted black. Designed by Nengah Sudarsana, this decorative accent makes a charming addition to your home.

Bring cheerfulness to your parties with a handy article hand-carved by Bali's Wayan Rendah. Putting his creativity and expertise into practice, the artisan transforms a jempinis wood piece into a bottle opener handle adorned with traditional motifs in a natural brown tone. Then, the item is equipped with a stainless steel opener at the top, ensuring that you are always able to open the way to a fun gathering with loved ones.