artistry in wood (11 items)
Cobra
Hand Carved Wood Snake Sculpture
Cobra, Hand Carved Wood Snake Sculpture
Wayan Rendah
In an amazing display of his eye for detail and steady hand, Wayan Rendah carves accacia wood into an incredibly realistic portrayal of a poisonous cobra. The serpent's arched head and coiled tail... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
Good Clown
Handcarved Wood Animal Mask
Good Clown, Handcarved Wood Animal Mask
Nyoman Naranata
Faith in the dual nature of beings leads to the creation of a "good" clown in Balinese stories. Nyoman Naranata heeds the call of tradition as he carves this mask by hand. The light grain of... read more$54.99$49.49Artist: Nyoman Naranata
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$79.95Artist: Seji Taram
Long Nosed Clown
Wood mask
Long Nosed Clown, Wood mask
Nyoman Naranata
Distinguished by a long, pointed nose, this mask is poignant in its expression. Nyoman Naranata transforms smooth hibiscus wood into Bondres. The much-loved clown in Balinese dance-drama, Bondres... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Nyoman Naranata
Naga Duality
Carved Wood Dragon Relief Panel
Naga Duality, Carved Wood Dragon Relief Panel
Seji Taram
"To me, dragons symbolize the vigorous spirit of the Balinese people when facing adversity," confides Seji Taram. Expert in the depiction of dragons, Taram depicts twin dragons under the... read more$139.99$125.99Artist: Seji Taram
Big Nose
Hibiscus Wood Theatrical Mask
Big Nose, Hibiscus Wood Theatrical Mask
Nyoman Naranata
Nyoman Naranata carves the mask of an ordinary man whose salient characteristic is its rather long nose. This mask is intended to represent an ordinary fellow that brings comedic relief at the end of... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Nyoman Naranata
Classic Comic
Wood mask
Classic Comic, Wood mask
Nyoman Naranata
A furrowed forehead and wide lip characterize this comical mask by Nyoman Naranata. It portrays Bondres. The much-loved clown in Balinese dance-drama, Bondres usually appears at the end of the... read more$64.99$58.49Artist: Nyoman Naranata
Helpful Kitten in Black
Handcrafted Suar Wood Cat Doorstop in Black from Bali
Helpful Kitten in Black, Handcrafted Suar Wood Cat Doorstop in Black from Bali
Nengah Sudarsana
The image of a helpful little kitten sits atop this doorstop from Bali. Designed by Nengah Sudarsana, the doorstop is handcrafted of local suar wood and painted black.$39.99$35.99Artist: Nengah Sudarsana
Walking Dragon
Artisan Hand Carved Balinese Dragon Sculpture
Walking Dragon, Artisan Hand Carved Balinese Dragon Sculpture
Seji Taram
Teeth bared in a menacing pose, the dragon walks purposefully on clawed feet. Dragons are a recurrent theme in Balinese art, revered for their divinity. This beautiful and realistic suar wood... read more$144.99$130.49Artist: Seji Taram
Twin Dragons
Handmade Carved Wooden Dragon Statuettes (pair)
Twin Dragons, Handmade Carved Wooden Dragon Statuettes (pair)
Sarwaedi
Twin dragons, adorned with gilt crowns, are hand-carved by the talented artisan Sarwaedi of Bali. The artist embellishes the statuettes with the subtle application of paint in red, gold, and green... read more$97.99$88.19Artist: Sarwaedi