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Nyoman Setiawan

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Nyoman Setiawan is featured in Keepers of the Arts, a beautiful hardcover book available through Novica. He has also been featured in Voyage magazine.

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"At the age of 15 I began learning to carve masks under the guidance of my father, a master mask-maker who was then already 65 years old. I began to apply myself seriously to mask-making at 20 years of age, using pule wood and experimenting with goatskin.

"My village happens to be the home of Sanggar Tari Topeng Regeg, a famous dance troupe. These dancers are in high demand, performing traditional dances such as the arja, tari topeng, and sendratari for religious ceremonies around Bali. Truthfully, my desire to make traditional masks is founded in my amazement at the beauty of these masks used by our famous dance troupe. I am also actively involved as a founding member of the kecak dance troupe in my village.

"I create more than 100 kinds of masks, mainly for sacred religious purposes but also for popular use. My modern designs, in particular, have become quite popular abroad. I hope that people the world over will appreciate the artistic value and hard work of my creations – and my ideas."

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Dear Nyoman Setiawan I recently purchased your Calonarang dog mask; it is truly a work of art. The detail in the carving and finishing is exceptional, Looking forward to adding more of your work to my collection. Denise

Denise

Ontario,Canada

Moon Goddess and Demon is a wild, luxurious-haired mask; probably the most riveting of my absolutely riveting collection. If only I had had it for Halloween!

Jamie U.

PA-US

Your work is truly beautiful. I recently purchased the guardian dog; the exacting carving the care in the detail and even the coverage of the painting, the application of the horse hair... all add up to a gorgeous and character-filled piece, a triumphant combination of the modern and traditional. Frankly, there are insufficient compliments to be applied! Thank you for creating this wonderful mask, and I hope to be buying at least two more soon.

Kathryn R

Thanks for speedy delivery of a beautifully crafted Black Garuda mask.

Thomas P

USA

Thank you so much for the beautiful "Hanoman' mask...it was worn by one of the central characters in a modern dance piece I created here in Madison, WI. Your mask impressed the audience and the performers alike, and helped to create a sense of mythical beings dancing on stage. Thanks for helping my artistic vision come to life!

Erica H

Madison, WI, USA

Dear Nyoman Setiawan, I've just receive two of your masks and io enjoyed it. (the cheeky bondres and the wise old man of the forest). I think they're good. Thank you for your work.

Gregory

Paris, France

Dear I Nyoman Setiawan, Your carving arrived today. What a beautiful work of art! We very much appreciate your attention to detail and use of color. We also appreciate the very careful packing that got it here safely. This has been a very special experience for us, and we hope to add more of your works to our home. With best wishes for your very bright future, Robert and Beverly

Robert and Beverly H

Sun Valley, CA, USA

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