This unique suar wood sculpture of a yogi from Wayan Rendah is called Orang Malu, which translates to "shy man". The figure is from a Javanese legend about a yogi who was ashamed of all the pain and suffering in the world. He chose a life of meditation in this unusual position to take away the grief and sorrow from mankind. Within the pose, if you view it from the front, you will see a smiling face. When viewed from the back, the figure has the appearance of a human heart; source of life and energy. From the side, the folded arms take the shape of a fetus; a symbol of new life and purity. It is believed that the figure is a source of strength to all those who rub his back.
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The weeping Buddha reminds us to pay attention to our flaws.
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The craftsmanship is unmatched. Excellent quality wood. My daughter loved the design. Very pleased with my purchase. A+++
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This is the most beautiful and masterfully crafted hand-made item I own, it is without flaw, and looks like it took extreme skill. Novica shipped it with great care, it looked like I was unboxing something sent to a museum. A+ artist, and shipper, thank you
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