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Glorious sunflower petals surround the elegantly-realized omkara symbol, a meditative mantra found in Hinduism and Buddhism that expresses a universal connection between all things. Balinese artisan Made Mulyani designs this relief panel, carving it by hand of local suar wood.

Bringing enlightenment and wisdom, the Buddha represents a religion of self-denial, universal brotherhood and peace. Balinese artist Made Mulyani hand carves a peaceful depiction of Buddha's face from local suar wood, also known as raintree wood. The wood panel features intricately carved beaded headpiece details and a complex floral border design.

Permeating Hindu and Buddhist traditions, om is a mantra used during meditation, believed to reverberate with all things in the universe. In this piece, the omkara symbol is hand-carved of Balinese suar wood and elaborated with leaf motifs. By Made Mulyani, this flourishing relief panel makes a calming addition to any home.

Presented by Eka in Bali, this splendid mask is hand carved by Balinese artisans, who use hibiscus wood to craft the openwork designs. A hummingbird, engraved with feathery patterns, accents the mask, while the wood's natural grain shines through a light, lustrous polish.

Here to inspire you to discover inner peace and embrace your connection with the universe, this suar wood wall relief panel by Eka of Bali is carved with an intricate blooming lotus design around the rim to protect a Sanskrit Om in the center. The letter, too, is embellished with swirling floral motifs, evoking the gentle aura of flowers, fitting for the call to harmony that this panel symbolizes. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Om is a mantra used in yoga and other rituals to promote the replenishment of the spirit and body; however, placing this panel on the wall of your home or work space is another excellent way to invite peace into your life.

A universal symbol of peace, these gentle doves bring their message of hope this holiday season. The set of five white and gold winged birds have wire legs which allow them to perch on a Christmas tree branch, in a plant or even atop a gift. Each pinewood dove is hand-carved and painted by Brazil's Raul Vinelli.

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.