forest ring

A hibiscus wood canvas and vivid combination of colors on this forest-motif painted mask will bring a bit of Balinese splendor to your home or office. Artisan Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya of Bali hand-carves and hand-paints each piece using a combination of red, blue, white, green, and black. The painted design features a pair of parrots and a robin sitting in the trees. The woman's mysterious smile gives an aura of peace and happiness. This gorgeous mask is displayed on a keruing wood stand for placement on a shelf or table.

The beautiful Bawang closes her eyes in meditation as her song of hope reaches the heavens and brings her riches. One of many of Bali's legendary characters, hers is a story of moral underpinnings as her destiny surprises her. Wayan Rendah hand-carves her visage from hibiscus wood to capture Bawang's ethereal origin with the wood's bicolor grain. Eloquently detailed, the mask features a bird pecking treasures on Bawang's head. A most vivid piece accompanied by mysticism to complement a personal collection.

A humble Bawang was envied by her sister Kesuna, who though rich, was full of lust and banished Bawang to the forest. Scared, Bawang began to pray for protection, her prayer akin to a bird's trill. Soon birds began to peck on her arms and neck leaving behind gold bracelets and necklaces. When Kesuna saw her sister's fate, she ran into the forest to seek protection, however instead of jewelry, she met only snakes and scorpions.

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.

The queen of the Javanese forests shows her beauty in this pule wood mask by artisan Retno Pratiwi. Hand-drawn batik motifs decorate this unique piece, whose brown and red hues unite in a floral pattern that honors the region's nature.