praying hands

Balinese artisan Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family handcrafts this suar wood sculpture depicting Rama and Sita. They are the protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, The Ramayana, where the king Rama questions his wife Sita's fidelity. The image is sculpted and hand painted with exquisite details, including the ornate costume and headdresses of the king and queen. The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

A couple dressed in traditional Balinese attire sits side by side in prayer and meditation. Artisan Wayan Rendah’s exceptional pair of sculptures is meticulously carved by hand from local suar wood and polished to bring an extra touch of radiance to these striking creations.

Sitting on the edge of a table, the Angel of Vitality directs prayers skyward in this endearing statuette from Guatemala. "The Angel of Vitality is from a series of sculptures that I created inspired by those beings of light that protect and accompany us. Many people believe in them, so I created this collection of angels for them," Rodrigo Ramos explains. He hand-carves the angelic sculpture of pinewood featuring removable wings, and paints the angel's red cloak with colorful flowers.