hindu statues

Crafted with a timeless antiqued finish, this stunning sculpture is the creation of Adi Noviantara in Bali. Crafted from bronze, the sculpture depicts Lord Vishnu, who acts as the preserver of the universe in Hindu belief.

Balinese artisan Gung Gus presents this lovely sculpture of Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate, alongside Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva's role in the triumvirate is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it. Crafted from crocodile wood, the sculpture is hand painted in purple, black, and green.

From the delicate petals of a carved lotus blossom, a seated Buddha emerges, framed by floral latticework. Master woodcarver Wayan Rendah uses local suar wood to carve this statuette, achieving remarkable details. Rendah presents the Buddha figure in a peaceful and meditative state with his eyes closed. The Buddhist teaching of love and meditation plays an important role in the Balinese Hindu belief system. In short, Buddhism preaches that a wholesome existence guided by the right thinking, conduct, livelihood, mindfulness, and concentration will release one from the painful cycle of life and death.

Lying down together, the fabled lovers Rama and Sita from the Hindu epic Ramayana are depicted in this awe-inspiring sculpture from Bali. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves the image by hand from suar wood, carrying on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata. This piece of home decor features a most impressive degree of intricacy and detail.

Standing in a relaxed posture atop a lotus flower, the wonderful Ganesha from Hindu scriptures is depicted in this sculpture from Bali. Capturing every small detail with a high degree of precision Wayan Rendah diligently hand-carves the elephant-headed deity from suar wood with a rich natural grain. Ganesha is known as "remover of obstacles," and is a source of guidance, peace, and comfort for many.

This exquisite carving depicts Rama, protagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana and seventh avatar of the god Vishnu. Made Mulyani in Bali carves the piece carefully from native crocodile wood, highlighting the wood's unique grain in the process. The incredible level of detail in the headdress and collar of the figure result in a truly praiseworthy work of art.

Adi Noviantara honors Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and arts who symbolizes the free flow of wisdom and consciousness. Saraswati rides a swan, symbolizing purity and her four hands represent four aspects of learning: mind, intellect, alertness and ego. She plays the music of love and life on a veena. This highly detailed bronze sculpture with a greenish black antiqued finish.

The sculpture may present miniscule pores resulting from the crafting process. The antique finish may result in slightly different coloring.

22k gold-plated lotus flowers symbolize the harmonious state of the enlightened dimension. Named after one of the most important principles in Hindu doctrine, Brahman, Ayu Puspita's dangle earrings come directly from Bali to add grandeur to your days. Each piece is polished for a luxurious look, enriching the blue topaz jewels dangling at the bottom, which also total one carat.

In Hindu mythology, Basuki is one of the three dragons destined to save the world. Basuki is a symbol of balance, personified by the three states of water. Balinese artisan Komang Suastra draws inspiration from this majestic serpent in designing this bracelet. Sterling silver Borobudur and naga chain coil around each other as they circle the wrist with elegance.

Designed by Wayan Kandiyasa in Bali, this statuette depicts a powerful Hindu god by the name of Bima. Hand carved from pale sandstone, the statuette features intricate details that bring the god to life. A perfect piece for your garden, porch, or living room.

Romantic sentiments abound in this hand-carved panel by Wayan Rendah. A trio of elephants suggests Bali's rich Hindu heritage, recalling classic scenes of kings and their caravans. The proud creatures appear closely linked, their expressive features sculpted from jempinis, or chinaberry wood.

Balinese artist Made Pasek Kusuma Wijay chooses to express his plea for world peace in a painting depicting a woman's prayer. "The state of the world is not fine, given the many wars, conflicts between countries and very heartbreaking human tragedies," says the artist. "Let us pray sincerely that the world situation will return to peace as we strive to live a more simple, carefree life with mutual respect and tolerance between our existing differences. Despite the conditions of the world, we always yearn for peace itself.

"Galloping across a surreal mountain landscape, a team of horses carries forward the hope of an entire society from the lofty reality of the highlands to the life of the commoner below. Riding on the back of a bird resembling the Hindu god of strength, Garuda, a faceless woman prays to the divine spirits, having passed through a period of blood and turbulence. Garuda also prays with his human-like hands as if to encourage himself to continue his mission of vigilance.

"Reflected in the grass of the mountains, the woman's prayers mirror above and below the path of the raptor, symbolizing the transverse support from across the country for her mission. A handshake arises from the woman's mind in a floral accord between two immortal parties.

"In a world plagued by conflict and the horrors of violence, the woman's prayer, the subtle handshake and the impressive flight of the god of strength prescribe peace for all of humanity. Realism cannot deliver this humane desire to reality.

"Scaled to surreal proportions, the woman's prayers make multiple appearances in increasing size, while the mighty bird soars above an entire team of horses, with various hands apparent."