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Eyes closed with mirth, a rotund Buddha laughs out loud. The Laughing Buddha represents prosperity, happiness and longevity. Balinese people believe that rubbing his belly will bring good luck and prosperity. Wonderfully carved by hand, this diminutive acacia wood sculpture is the work of Made Mulyani.

An extraordinary example of Wayan Rendah's magnificent sculpting, this piece crafted in the Megulet style signifies a profound technical and spiritual undertaking. The trancelike yogi bows his body and presses his head against open palms, rocking back and forth on folded legs. The muscles and tendons of his arms and legs are stretched tautly as he prays with unrelenting fervor. The piece emits a powerful aura of piety, of religious asceticism, and of self-denial.
Yogis are holy men and great mystics, many of whom also possess the gift of prophecy. They are beloved figures in the countryside, and villagers will feed and care for the yogis as they roam from region to region, searching for perfect purity and knowledge through meditation, ecstatic trances and frightening self-mortification.
A gripping piece in local suar wood, the sculpture is redolent of Eastern mysticism and stark simplicity used to induce contemplation and reflection.

Made Tresna transforms the unique grain of hibiscus wood into a mask of powerful transcendence. It depicts the Trimurti, or Hindu Trinity, featuring Brahma, god of creation; Vishnu, god of life; and Shiva, god of destruction and reincarnation. By portraying the deities within one, Tresna honors the belief that the three in essence are one single divinity.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

Blooming in splendid beauty, hibiscus blossoms bring their tropical allure to an extraordinary cross. Finding expression in native suar wood, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves a lovely symbol of the Christian faith. The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family hand carves this suar wood image of a cross amid a panel of flowers and foliage. This beautiful sculpture is rich with exquisite details. The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

Balinese cendrawasih birds frame the portraits of Rama and Sita in an inspired wood panel by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family. She works with crocodile wood with exquisite detail, coaxing the wood's grain to underscore the quality of her work. Rama is the hero king in the Ramayana epic, and while in exile Sita his wife was kidnapped by an evil king. The renowned legend tells of Rama's adventures and battles to rescue her, and together they have become icons of divine love

The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

Expressing tranquility, Buddha's solemn portrait is transformed into a puzzle box. Eka presents an admirable box exquisitely carved by hand of suar wood. It consists of four pieces designed to fit and lock into shape.

This striking sculpture by Indonesian artisan Togog Suyasa depicts the head of Buddha as he meditates peacefully. Handcrafted with great detail, the sculpture is carved from albesia wood and finished with dark brown paint.

Sitting serenely in meditation, Lord Ganesha clasps his hands as though in prayer. This image comes from Nengah Sudarsana, who transforms Balinese suar wood into art. The most sculpted icon of the Hindu pantheon, Ganesha's rotund belly is the kingly attribute of receiving and keeping secret information. His ears symbolize his acute hearing, and his wide forehead represents his great intelligence.

Hand-carved of natural suar wood, this elaborate wall cross from Bali features a design by Sarwaedi. He diligently elaborates the cross with floral designs, offering this piece of home decor for expressing Christian faith.

Hand carved and rich in beautiful detail, this suar wood mask comes from the talented Wayan Nuliati of Bali. Just as stunning as the goddess it represents, the mask is named after Cili, a symbol of Sri, Hindu goddess of rice, fertility, prosperity, and beauty.

Buddha's glorious presence is revealed in the delicate artistry of this puzzle box. From Eka, the box is carved from suar wood in four pieces designed to fit perfectly together.