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A symbol of purity in Indonesia, lotus blossoms and foliage grace this cross by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family. She works in native suar wood, sculpting the lovely images in low relief. The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

Realized with beautifully flowing robes and an impressive attention to detail, Joseph and Mary share their love for baby Jesus, hand-carved into a single piece of bone. Balinese artisan Made Wardika creates this stunning nativity sculpture, which is displayed atop a base of suar wood.

Standing on a lotus blossom, a beautiful angel in long robes raises its hands in a blessing. Artisan Sarwaedi of Bali presents this divinely lovely wall panel, hand-carved of richly grained suar wood.

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 lips. The serene sculpture is carved and finished by hand, and signed by Ketut Seji.

The OM symbol, representing all sounds and symbolizing the essence of the universe, is nestled among frangipani blossoms in this magnificent hand carved suar wood wall relief panel by Balinese artisan Seji Taram.

Known as om or aum, omkara is the root of all sounds, emitted as a mantra during meditation. It is believed all desires will vanish, thus attaining self-realization and the highest of knowledge. This one letter symbolizes the most high in the Hindu pantheon, representing every kind of trinity such as Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva, past-present-future, birth-life-death; creation-preservation-destruction, and waking-dreaming-deep sleep.

Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family hand carves this suar wood image of the crucifixion of Jesus with exquisite detail. She uses texture and the natural grain of the wood to focus our gaze and with intricate carving captures emotion and physical tension. Floral motifs decorate the sides.

The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

With paws clasped in a fervent wish, this charming cat closes its eyes in a prayer of thanks. Nengah Sudarsana expresses his love for animals through his wood sculptures, masterfully carved by hand.