Nyoman Karsa "May this year bring you all the happiness and good fortune that you have brought to my family." "This has been such a great year for me, thanks to people from many different countries. Thanks for submitting so many testimonials about my work. May this year bring you all the happiness and good fortune that you have brought to my family. "My name is Nyoman Karsa and I was born on December 31, 1967. I learned woodcarving from my father and the senior artists of my village, for example, the famous Wayan Winten. I have worked in my own art studio and shop since 1987. "I usually carve sculptures from ebony, suar, crocodile, and hibiscus woods. Each of the woods has specific characteristics of color, durability, and aroma. Ebony comes from Sulawesi, while the others grow locally. Mass media and the everyday traditional lifestyle of our environment and community are the sources of my inspiration. Some of my pieces deal with traditional dances, the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata, sports, animals, and abstract figures. "When creating a sculpture, I first see it in my mind, making an image of how it would look on a log or a piece of wood. I make a draft on the wood piece, chiseling the initial form and detailing the parts, finishing it off by smoothing and polishing. "I wish success for Novica and the world's artists!"

	Customer Reviews
		Nyoman Karsa, I just received the "Buddha Tertawa", and wanted to tell you that it is an extremely beautiful piece! I was so impressed that I ordered two other "Happy Buddha's" to give as gifts. Your work is absolutely wonderful, they make me smile! - J Hayden Very Very nice monkey. Girlfriend loved them a lot. We both are happy with it. And very fast shipment to thank. - Michael B, chester s.c .u.s.a.... We were so very pleased with the carved "Asian Elephant" that just arrived. It was securely packed, and nicely gift wrapped. The carving was just perfect, exactly what we wanted, and I Nyoman Karsa is a truly gifted carver. We are pleased with every detail. Can you carve an eagle on a perch about to take flight. We would like it about twice the size of item #56661. If this could be done, please let me know, and what the approximate cost would be. Sincerely, Donald Berry. - Donald B, Ruidoso, NM - USA I now own two canes by this artist,and am very happy with them. One is the Cobra cane and the other is the Eagle eye cane. I am looking forward to aquiring more of this artist's work. Wm. Cester Smith - Wm Chester S, Conneaut,Ohio,U.S.A. A sturdy walking stick fashioned from elegant wood with skill and imagination. - John F, Farmington, Maine, USA I've just recieved my 'young buddha prayer statue' & am very happy with it. It is even better in real life than i expected. I would gladly recomend I Nyoman Karsa's Work to enyone who was thinking of buying anything from him. - Andrew S, United Kingdom The mask arrived today and I could not be more pleased. It is truly beautiful and the laughing Buddha will give me joy every day. - L. B., Iowa I purchased the wonderful Happy Buddha, which arrived in a beautifully wrapped package which made it a gift to myself. The workmanship and quality of this piece is a joy to behold. I feel the presence of this Buddha has made my home a more serene place, thanks to the great skill of the artist. - D. M. M, Madison, WI Have just received the Dragon walking cane, a gift for my husband. He was so impressed by the intricate craft and the beauty of the dragon. Thank you again. The wrapping was supperb, also. From a Very happy customer. - Y S, Canada Nyoman Karsa, just a quick note for letting you know how beautiful the Rama & Sita carving is, much more then the web picture, I can't wait to hang it at home. Thank you and all the best to you ! - Corina F, Toronto I purchased the "Romancing Monkeys" statuette as a wedding gift for friends. When it arrived, it was the most beautiful presentation I have ever seen. It was wrapped intricately in burgundy paper with a corn husk (?) woven woman wrapped around it. It was so fabulous that I did not want to open it, but I did want to see the statue prior to giving it away. I carefully pulled out the piece & was amazed at the beauty. The price was much too low for such an awesome creation. I am tempted now to get one for myself! I was able to get it back in the burgundy wrap to give to the newlyweds. Thank you so much for the best thing I have ever purchased--via the internet or elsewhere. It really is spectacular! - J A, America I received my wooden relief of dragon and lotus along with a handwritten post card from Bali. It was a wonderful surprise as was the wrapping of the item. I love the piece. My husband, who I surprised with it was blown away. It is truly beautiful. Thank you and best wishes. - Rebecca S, Texas Mr. Karsa carved the wooden dragon in a circular ring that I recently purchased through Novica. I am quite pleased with this artists rendering of the figure. - Leonard C Dear Mr. Karsa, I bought your statuette, Abstract Rest, for a friend. She lives far away from me, and I had it shipped to her directly. So, unfortunately, I have not yet seen it in reality, but only as a picture on the internet. She just received it, and she wrote to me of her joy in your work, in its spaces and angles, in the unity you achieved of emptiness and abundance. Her reaction is exactly what I had hoped it would be. Thank you for your artistry and for helping me to thank my friend for her friendship. Sincerely, Jean - Jean F I would like to thank you for the dragon walking stick. It is beautiful. It was surely worth more than what I paid. I also was extremely pleased with the short amount of time it took to receive the product. Thank you again. - Chelcie H