sculptures of women (41 items)
Janger Dancer
Hibiscus Wood Mask from Indonesia
Janger Dancer, Hibiscus Wood Mask from Indonesia
Nyoman Naranata
The florid headdress in this mask distinguishes the personification of a Janger dancer. Performed in Bali since the 1920's, the Janger was considered a "dance craze" performed by groups of... read more£57.85Artist: Nyoman Naranata
Thai Drummer
Acacia Wood Sculpture of a Drummer (10 inch) from Thailand
Thai Drummer, Acacia Wood Sculpture of a Drummer (10 inch) from Thailand
Eve Naewmaung
In celebration of Thailand's rich musical palette, Eve Naewmaung designs this fascinating sculpture. Hand-carved of acacia wood, a drummer sits with legs crossed, his instrument balanced on one knee... read more£93.77Artist: Eve Naewmaung
Heart of the Moon
Hand Carved Floral Relief Wood Sculpture from Thailand
Heart of the Moon, Hand Carved Floral Relief Wood Sculpture from Thailand
Jaifah Aksornsri
The heart of the moon is captured in floral splendor, hand-carved from raintree wood for an intricate design. Jaifah Aksornsri of Thailand presents a wonderful sculpture that goes well in any home... read more£210.49Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Samurai Strategy
Wood sculpture
Samurai Strategy, Wood sculpture
Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari
Holding his katana sword forward, a samurai neutralizes an attack before striking back. Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari's design captures the graceful elegance and powerful energy of the samurai. The katana... read more£43.88Artist: Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari
Blossoming Elephant
Wood sculpture
Blossoming Elephant, Wood sculpture
Jaifah Aksornsri
Wearing a cloak of pretty flowers, this elephant stands as a proud symbol of Thailand's cultural legacy. Jaifah Aksornsri carves the sculpture by hand from rain tree wood with sublime detail. The... read more£205.50Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Floral Flame
Wood sculpture
Floral Flame, Wood sculpture
Jaifah Aksornsri
Sculpted from noble rain tree wood, a mythical flower blossoms at the center of a burning flame. Jaifah Aksornsri carves the sculpture by hand in low relief, patiently detailing it with the uniqueness... read more£201.51Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Thai Elephant Pride
Wood sculpture
Thai Elephant Pride, Wood sculpture
Jaifah Aksornsri
Stars shine over blossoming flowers on a hand-carved rain tree wood sculpture by Jaifah Aksornsri. Elephants are a proud symbol of Thailand's cultural legacy. Detailed with sublime artistry, the... read more£105.74Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Laughing Buddha
Laughing Buddha Sculpture
Laughing Buddha, Laughing Buddha Sculpture
Made Mulyani
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... read more£47.88Artist: Made Mulyani
Towering Bamboo
Coconut Shell Sculpture
Towering Bamboo, Coconut Shell Sculpture
Eka
Keeping alive the artisan heritage of her late husband, Putra Suteja, Eka presents a beautiful sculpture. The husk is removed from a coconut shell and the piece is polished to a sheen. A delightful... read more£74.81Artist: Eka
Goldfish
Hand Carved Wood Detailed Sculpture
Goldfish, Hand Carved Wood Detailed Sculpture
Eka
With poised elegance, a goldfish becomes an object of admiration as a sculpture from Eka. The fish is carved by hand from suar wood with admirable detail to the gills, fins and face, resulting in a... read more£76.81Artist: Eka
Quiescent Buddha
Hand Carved Buddhism Sculpture
Quiescent Buddha, Hand Carved Buddhism Sculpture
Eka
Weary at the end of the day, Buddha falls asleep with his hand resting on a meditation bell. Eka designs a sculpture that captures his serene features, voluptuous body and the folds in the robe and... read more£134.67Artist: Eka
Bunny Rabbit
Unique Coconut Shell Sculpture
Bunny Rabbit, Unique Coconut Shell Sculpture
Eka
Safe amid luscious vegetation, bunny rabbits leap and frolic. Keeping alive the artisan heritage of her late husband, Putra Suteja, Eka removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to... read more£76.81Artist: Eka
Lucky Horse
Crackled Blue Ceramic Horse Sculpture from Thailand
Lucky Horse, Crackled Blue Ceramic Horse Sculpture from Thailand
Kanda
According to Thai artisan Kanda, "The Chinese always associate the horse with gifts given to emperors. For those who wish to have their talents acknowledged by the right people, place this horse... read more£71.82Artist: Kanda
Blossoming Shield
Hand Carved Floral Wood Sculpture
Blossoming Shield, Hand Carved Floral Wood Sculpture
Jaifah Aksornsri
A flower blossoms with sublime artistry in a sculpture by Thailand's Jaifah Aksornsri. She carves the sculpture by hand from noble rain tree wood, and sets it on the iron pillars of a stand carved... read more£196.52Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Winged Dragon
Hand Carved Wood Dragon Sculpture
Winged Dragon, Hand Carved Wood Dragon Sculpture
Seji Taram
The recurrent theme of the dragon in Balinese art underscores the legendary animal's divinity in their culture, a motif that has not escaped the artistic eye of Seji Taram. Believed to be the guardian... read more£79.76Artist: Seji Taram
Naga and Garuda
Hand Carved Dragon Wall Sculpture
Naga and Garuda, Hand Carved Dragon Wall Sculpture
Seji Taram
Powerful and beautiful, Naga the dragon and Garuda the eagle symbolize vigorous spirits to the Balinese people. Seji Taram transforms suar wood into an exquisitely detailed panel as he carves it by... read more£124.69Artist: Seji Taram
Buddha Asleep
Balinese Peaceful Buddha Sculpture Carved by Hand
Buddha Asleep, Balinese Peaceful Buddha Sculpture Carved by Hand
Eka
Buddha sits peacefully, resting his head on his knee as he drifts off to sleep. Superbly carved by hand, this beautiful sculpture captures the graceful flow of the master's robe and the delicacy of... read more£86.78Artist: Eka
Barong Dances
Artisan Crafted Wood Statuette
Barong Dances, Artisan Crafted Wood Statuette
Made Mulyani
The sacred movements of the Barong dance inspire this portrait of the proud mythical being. Made Mulyani transforms native acacia wood into a beautiful sculpture, eloquently carved by hand.Please note... read more£74.81Artist: Made Mulyani
Magnificent Huang
Unique Rain Tree Wood Sculpture on Stand
Magnificent Huang, Unique Rain Tree Wood Sculpture on Stand
Jaifah Aksornsri
Jaifah Aksornsri invokes the presence of Huang, the mythological bird of east Asia that reigns over all other birds. Originally there was a male version too, Feng which later was fused with Huang and... read more£141.65Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Royal Flowers
Hand Made Wood Floral Sculpture Gold Tone from Thailand
Royal Flowers, Hand Made Wood Floral Sculpture Gold Tone from Thailand
Jaifah Aksornsri
Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri comes from a family of artisans. He carries on their traditions with this sculpture, hand-carved from rain tree wood. Featuring floral motifs with a golden finish, it... read more£205.50Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Faithful Ganesha
Hand Crafted Celadon Ganesha Statuette from Thailand
Faithful Ganesha, Hand Crafted Celadon Ganesha Statuette from Thailand
Thatsanee and Ramphan
Lord Ganesha is the Thai deva of success. Devas are heavenly beings that often visit earth to help and protect humanity or serve as messengers for the gods. The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha is... read more£57.85Artist: Thatsanee and Ramphan
Buddha Thoughts
Natural Suar Wood Whitewash Buddha Head Sculpture
Buddha Thoughts, Natural Suar Wood Whitewash Buddha Head Sculpture
Made Mulyani
You will be filled with delightful, uplifting thoughts with this charming Buddha smiling back at you from your desk or shelf. Balinese artisan Made Mulyani uses a tasteful whitewash finish on the... read more£55.86Artist: Made Mulyani
Lucky Horse
Celadon Ceramic Horse Sculpture Crafted in Thailand
Lucky Horse, Celadon Ceramic Horse Sculpture Crafted in Thailand
Kanda
According to Thai artisan Kanda, "The Chinese always associate the horse with gifts given to emperors. For those who wish to have their talents acknowledged by the right people, place this horse... read more£71.82Artist: Kanda
Lanna Golden Temple
Hand Crafted Buddhist Spirit House Sculpture
Lanna Golden Temple, Hand Crafted Buddhist Spirit House Sculpture
Jaifah Aksornsri
Jaifah Aksornsri finds inspiration in the architectural styles of ancient Lanna temples for the design of this spirit house. According to Thai customs, when people finish building their own houses... read more£129.68Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Waving Cats
Lacquerware Wood Cat Figurines from Thailand (Pair)
Waving Cats, Lacquerware Wood Cat Figurines from Thailand (Pair)
Nantana Sompamitre
Using an ancient art form that originated in China, Nantana Sompamitre of Thailand crafts two cheerful cats in lacquerware. The pair of mango wood cats is hand-painted carefully with floral motifs in... read more£62.84Artist: Nantana Sompamitre
Samadhi Buddha
Hand Carved Wood Buddha Statuette from Bali
Samadhi Buddha, Hand Carved Wood Buddha Statuette from Bali
Seji Taram
Buddha sits serenely in the Samadhi Mudra position, lost in contemplative meditation. This beautifully wrought wood sculpture is hand-carved by Ketut Seji, wife of the late Balinese artisan Ketut... read more£95.76Artist: Seji Taram
Parading Elephant
Celadon Ceramic Statuette
Parading Elephant, Celadon Ceramic Statuette
Kanda
Trumpeting proudly, an elephant marches in a regal parade. He raises his trunk in a triumphant salute, stunning in soft green and cream tones. Painting celadon ceramics since adolescence, Kanda is an... read more£62.84Artist: Kanda
Solemn Buddha
Hand-carved Wood Wall Panel Buddhist Sculpture
Solemn Buddha, Hand-carved Wood Wall Panel Buddhist Sculpture
Eka
Buddha inspires a sense of comforting serenity in this hand-carved wall panel from Eka. Exquisitely detailed in suar wood, the panel depicts the Great Teacher in a traditional Balinese bale bengong... read more£86.78Artist: Eka
Lanna Temple
Wood and Glass Spirit House Handcrafted in Thailand (16 in.)
Lanna Temple, Wood and Glass Spirit House Handcrafted in Thailand (16 in.)
Jaifah Aksornsri
In designing this traditional spirit house, Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri draws inspiration from the architectural styles of temples from the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is customary for people in... read more£640.45Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Lanna Arabesque in Brown
Brown Wood Sculpture on Black Base Handmade in Thailand
Lanna Arabesque in Brown, Brown Wood Sculpture on Black Base Handmade in Thailand
Jaifah Aksornsri
Destined to add an Eastern flair to any room in which it is placed, this sculpture is crafted by Thailand's Jaifah Aksornsri. The sculpture is carved by hand from mango wood and give a brown matte... read more£191.53Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Lanna Temple
Wood and Glass Spirit House Crafted in Thailand (11.5 in.)
Lanna Temple, Wood and Glass Spirit House Crafted in Thailand (11.5 in.)
Jaifah Aksornsri
In designing this traditional spirit house, Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri draws inspiration from the architectural styles of temples from the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is customary for people in... read more£268.35Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Relaxing Buddha
Balinese Hand-Carved Wood Buddha Statuette
Relaxing Buddha, Balinese Hand-Carved Wood Buddha Statuette
Seji Taram
Ketut Seji, wife of the late Balinese artisan Ketut Taram, preserves her husband's legacy in this carving of a seated Buddha. Buddha's head rests upon his hands, and a faint smile plays across his... read more£99.71Artist: Seji Taram
Dragon's Head
Wood Statuette from Indonesia
Dragon's Head, Wood Statuette from Indonesia
Seji Taram
With sharp fangs and a menacing pose, the Balinese dragon arches its scaly neck. A traditional guardian of the gods, the fierce creature boasts a bearded chin and jagged spikes along its spine. Seji... read more£103.74Artist: Seji Taram
Inseparable
Thai Celadon Ceramic Cruet Set (Pair)
Inseparable, Thai Celadon Ceramic Cruet Set (Pair)
Kanda
Kanda presents a pair of celadon oil and vinegar cruets on a matching serving plate. This condiment set is carved with gae sa lak, a traditional Thai process used in carving for decorative purposes.... read more£47.88Artist: Kanda
Royal Lotus
Artisan Crafted Floral Relief Panel
Royal Lotus, Artisan Crafted Floral Relief Panel
Seji Taram
A lotus blooms on a circular medallion, each detail hand carved from suar wood. By Seji Taram, the lovely relief sculpture is a constant reminder of Bali's natural beauty.£191.53Artist: Seji Taram
Lotus Buddha
Balinese Hand Crafted Wood Buddha Relief Panel
Lotus Buddha, Balinese Hand Crafted Wood Buddha Relief Panel
Seji Taram
This exquisite wood relief panel is presented by Ketut Seji, wife of the late Balinese master carver Ketut Taram. She preserves his legacy by continuing the carving tradition. The round panel features... read more£67.83Artist: Seji Taram
Balinese Protector
Hand Carved Bhoma Wall Mask
Balinese Protector, Hand Carved Bhoma Wall Mask
Eka
Barong appears in this fascinating wall sculpture from Eka. Also known as Bhoma, he represents the goodness that destroyed the evil Rangda. His adventures are reenacted in the form of a dance and his... read more£57.85Artist: Eka
Barong Macan
Hand Carved Acacia Wood Balinese Tiger Mask
Barong Macan, Hand Carved Acacia Wood Balinese Tiger Mask
Made Mulyani
Fierce fangs and a flowing mane are meticulously detailed in this hand-carved wood mask from Bali's Made Mulyani. She designs this mask of a barong macan, meaning 'Tiger King'--a mythological Balinese... read more£134.67Artist: Made Mulyani
Om Garden
Suar Wood Om Relief Panel with Natural Motifs from Bali
Om Garden, Suar Wood Om Relief Panel with Natural Motifs from Bali
Made Mulyani
Intricate spiral and leaf motifs capture the beauty of nature, surrounding an elegantly-realized omkara symbol for om, a meditative mantra found in Hinduism and Buddhism that expresses a universal... read more£103.74Artist: Made Mulyani
Lucky Hen
Lucky Hen and Chinese Coin Wood Wall Relief Panel
Lucky Hen, Lucky Hen and Chinese Coin Wood Wall Relief Panel
Eka
This unique wall relief panel is presented by Eka, who preserves her late husband's carving legacy by carrying on with his work. The relief panel is centered by a fat hen, who is surrounded by ancient... read more£38.90Artist: Eka