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Hand Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted in Bali, "Thumb's Up"
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 Indonesia
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Katharine
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08/05/2022
"FABULOUS PIECE"
But the Novica shipping was a disaster.
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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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Katharine
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08/05/2022
"This artist is remarkable!!!"
But the Novica shipping was TERRIBLE. TOOK FOREVER EVEN AFTER I PAID FOR EXPEDITED!!!
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Peace, Man, Realistic Bali Peace Sign Hand Sculpture in Hand Carved Wood
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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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Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Microcredit Financing
Wayan Dirga has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of wood for his sculptures.
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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
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... read more
