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Artisan Crafted Hand Painted Moon Mask and Stand from Bali, "Smiling Moon Man"
Butterflies appear amid tropical foliage on the face of the moon itself. Carved and painted by hand, this delightful mask by Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya depicts the crescent moon. The Balinese artisan works in hibiscus wood to create the smiling moon face.
- 0.30 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- 28 cm H x 15 cm W x 10 cm D
- 11" H x 6" W x 3.9" D
- Hibiscus wood, guagule wood stand
- Display stand included
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Hibiscus wood varies greatly in color and grain
- Signed by the artist
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Bali and Java
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Pauline
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05/11/2022
"A beautiful Butterfly Turtle"
Gusti, you are a gifted artist. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Your turtle is beautifully carved and your hand-painting is intricate, it is such a lovely piece.
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Judy
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04/20/2022
"Even better in person"
Beautiful design and execution.
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Joyce
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04/19/2022
"Love it!"
Just like the elephant one I have beautiful workmanship. I am glad I got two. Was thinking of giving one as a gift, but I love them both! Thank you!!
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Forest Turtle, Hand-Painted Crocodile Wood Turtle Jewelry Box
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Joyce
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04/18/2022
"Gorgeous work!,Awesome craftmanship"
I love my turtle! And it is also a jewelry box wow! Great craftmanship. Something I will enjoy forever! Thanks for all of your hard work. Great artist!,Beautiful work!! Great craftmanship. Will love it forever and ever.
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Adrienne
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03/18/2022
"Very artistic"
Im a big fan of these hand-carved and painted dolls. I do wish the paintings were different instead of the rabbits being identical, but that doesnt take away from the quality or workmanship.
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Rabbits Like to Read, Indonesian Wood Rabbit Bookends (Pair)
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Adrienne
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03/18/2022
"Its all in the details"
I love these wood display dolls. They are works of art.
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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Microcredit Financing
Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in wood and additional labor for production.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Job Creator
Gusti now has artisan assistants who help with the hand-painting of his designs. Each of these assistants works from home.
Caring for Children
In addition to supporting his three children, Gusti also cares for a foster child.
Enabling Education
Gusti pays for the education of his three children and his foster child.
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