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A beautiful lotus flower blooms in the center of this elegant circular relief panel with its swirling leaves. By Made Mulyani, the detailed and symmetrical wall sculpture is hand-carved from natural Balinese suar wood.

A small family of pachyderms travel far and wide through exotic Indonesian landscapes, all masterfully detailed in this panel by Ketut Sandi. The journey is sculpted in Balinese cempaka wood.

Three plumeria flowers bloom on a wall relief sculpture, each detail hand-carved from suar wood. By Seji Taram, the lovely flowers are a constant reminder of Bali's natural beauty.

Bringing peace and tranquility, the om symbol is realized with elegant detail in this relief panel from Bali. Made Mulyani designs the relief panel, carving it from suar wood to feature petal motifs surrounding the central design.

Twin dragons face off, displaying their mighty ferocity. Sculpting warm suar wood, Seji Taram depicts them in exquisite detail. Fierce spikes align along their spines as they bare sharp fangs. In Balinese culture, the dragon symbolizes safety, protection, shelter and clothing.

In this incredibly detailed wood relief panel from Bali's Ketut Sandi, the four-armed Hindu goddess Saraswati reigns supreme. The beautifully hand-carved wall sculpture depicts Saraswati surrounded by tropical flora, and features a number of symbolic items. The wood's rich grain is showcased by the light natural finish.

The four arms of Saraswati denote Her omnipresence and omnipotence. The two front arms indicate Her activity in the physical world, and the two back arms signify her presence in the spiritual world. A book in the rear left hand signifies that knowledge acquired must be used with love and kindness, to promote prosperity of mankind.A rosary in the rear right hand (representing ego) conveys that true knowledge, acquired with love and devotion, melts the ego and results in liberation (moksha) of the seeker from bondage to the physical world.The Goddess is shown playing a musical instrument that is held in her front hands, which represents the mind and intellect. Saraswati uses the swan as Her vehicle, indicating that one must acquire and apply knowledge with discrimination for the good of mankind.

A lotus blooms on a circular medallion, each detail hand carved from suar wood. By Seji Taram, the lovely relief sculpture is a constant reminder of Bali's natural beauty.

Perpetuating the carving legacy of her late husband Putra Suteja, Eka of Bali works with her family to create magnificent relief panels like this one. The panel is carved from native suar wood with a natural finish, and depicts thick-rooted thistle flowers growing wild. The signed relief panel is meticulously detailed.

Stunning frangipani flowers surround a cross created by Balinese artisan Sarwaedi, who puts all his expertise and creativity into a unique design. After hand-carving each detail from suar wood, the artisan polishes the surface for a lustrous finish that adds a magical and natural touch to this relief panel.

Celebrating their life together, a group of elephants is depicted in this beautiful and intricate relief panel from Bali. Ketut Sandi creates this relief, hand-carving this scene from a single piece of cempaka wood. You'll appreciate the keen attention to detail, as this stunning relief is realized with several layers that add depth.

Hanuman, a monkey devotee to Lord Rama, meets with Rama's lover, Sita, in this beautifully-crafted relief panel from Bali. Ketut Sandi creates this depiction from the Hindu epic Ramayana, diligently hand-carving this scene from a slab of cempaka wood. The duo is realized with stunningly intricate details, surrounded by a vast jungle.

The waves and forests of Sanur town create a unique paradisial view that amazes many visitors, making its residents proud of the nature that surrounds them. Capturing the stunning essence of this prosperous place, Balinese artisan Wayan Nuliati displays artistry by hand-carving this suar wood relief panel, whose intricate details form a floral artwork in a natural brown hue.