dancer sculpture

In an extraordinary tribute to the beauty of dance, Wayan Rendah transforms crocodile wood into a graceful Janger dancer. Departing from the tradition of Balinese dancing, the Janger dance is a social dance that includes both men and women. Twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side.

The Balinese artisan names his sculpture Jangi Janger, which is the song usually sung and played during the dance performance.

This exquisite traditional sculpture is hand carved in crocodile wood by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. Unlike most traditional Balinese dances, the Janger dance allows both men and women to dance together. During the dance, twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side.

Sacred to Hindus in Bali, the Baris Gede dance is a traditional war dance that acts out warriors confronting their enemy. Hand carved with stunning detail by Bali's Made Mulyani, this crocodile wood sculpture is characteristic of a Baris dancer's elaborate attire.

The florid headdress in this mask distinguishes the personification of a Janger dancer. Performed in Bali since the 1920's, the Janger was considered a "dance craze" performed by groups of 12 men and 12 women. The dance begins with everybody sitting down, and as the women sway from side to side, the men perform aggressive movements while chanting kecak. Eventually they all stand up to dance in couples. Nyoman Naranata celebrates the legendary dance with a vivid mask that is hand-carved from hibiscus wood.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

These regal soapstone elephants stand as majestic testaments to ancient Indian artistry, their surfaces transformed into breathtaking canvases of ornate patterns and intricate jali, or openwork, that allows light to dance through their carefully carved hollows. Each figurine in this magnificent trio reveals a delightful surprise: smaller elephants nestled within their larger counterparts, creating a mesmerizing dimensional effect that captures the imagination. Gulam Rasool transforms ordinary stone into extraordinary sculptures depicting these noble creatures that bring their dignified presence and exotic charm to your home.

This exquisitely hand-carved mask by Made Mulyani depicts a female Janger dancer. Unlike most traditional Balinese dances, the Janger dance allows both men and women to dance together. During the dance, twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side.

The beautiful mask is designed to stand alone on a tabletop, and an opening at the back lets it be hung on the wall.

Nyoman Naranata carves an extraordinary theater mask whose expression is certain to humor the audience. Striking and somewhat frightening, this bondres character usually appears at the end of a danced drama performance. Bondres personifies a regular person.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

Demonstrating his impressive skill, Nyoman Naranata carves this expressive, emotive mask. The visage is typically worn by the person representing the bondress character in a traditional Balinese dance-drama performance. The bondress represents the everyman - a spectator and commentator who entertains the audience with humor as the narrative progresses.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

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 performance to add a touch of comedy. The personage has even spawned a drama form of his own, known as Babondresan, to provide light entertainment.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

A woman closes her eyes daydreaming of days of fun dancing in the forest without a care in the world. Wayan Rendah captures the essence of surrealism as he carves this spectacular mask from natural suar wood.

Includes a jute cord for hanging.