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Hand Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted in Bali, "Thumb's Up"
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Master Carver Wayan Dirga transforms suar wood into the vivid depiction of a hand. The Balinese artisan carves the sculpture by hand, giving a thumb's up to the natural beauty of the wood's grain.
- 0.51 kgs
- 1.1 lbs
- 25.5 cm H x 11 cm W x 9.5 cm D
- 10" H x 4.3" W x 3.7" D
- Suar wood
- Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Bali and Java
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Cheryl
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04/13/2020
"Thumbs up to all"
I had bought the hand giving the peace sign and it was so beautifully carved, so I decided to get this one. Proudly displayed in my home?
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Richard Hancock
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05/18/2022
"A Beautiful Tribute to Service"
I love this exquisitely crafted daily reminder in my home that our hands have been made to help hold the burdens, and our feet are made to walk in the footsteps of our fellow human beings with love and compassion.
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Joy
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05/11/2022
"Hands"
Bought for my mother in law and she loves it.
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Shelley
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04/10/2021
"I love this wooden sculpture of a horse on his hin"
The sculpture makes my heart smile, and lifts my spirits every time I look at it. Im so glad its on the mantel in my living room!
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Excited Horse, Hand-Carved Suar Wood Horse Sculpture from Bali
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Jerry
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01/19/2021
"Breathtaking!"
I cant tell you how much of love this statuette. it is so much more dramatic in-person and you can hardly believe that an individual actually carved this from wood....amazing!
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Supportive Hand, Indonesian Wood Statuette
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Cheryl
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01/28/2020
"Beautiful hand carved peace sign"
My last name is peace and I am a old hippie. I have always loved anything with the peace sign. When I found this beautiful piece of superb artwork my heart soared.the carving looks so real. This young, talented man is truly and artist that I will buy from again. I just ordered the ok sign and can?t wait to get it!
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Write a review"You could say I was born with a talent to carve, which I developed by merely observing my parents and relatives at work every day."
"My name is Wayan Dirga and I was born in 1969. Most of my family members are carvers, for it is a family legacy that has endured several generations.... read more
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