wood carving sculpture

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.

Framed by lovely frangipani flowers and leaves, the serene face of Buddha is featured in this relief panel from Bali. Seji Taram carefully hand-carves this relief from suar wood.

Balinese cendrawasih birds frame the portraits of Rama and Sita in an inspired wood panel by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family. She works with crocodile wood with exquisite detail, coaxing the wood's grain to underscore the quality of her work. Rama is the hero king in the Ramayana epic, and while in exile Sita his wife was kidnapped by an evil king. The renowned legend tells of Rama's adventures and battles to rescue her, and together they have become icons of divine love

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

The perfect symmetry of his features heightens the serenity of this beautiful portrait. Seji Taram depicts Buddha in a relief panel, beautifully sculpted by hand. The mark of enlightenment appears on the master's forehead as he yields himself to meditation.

Blooming in splendid beauty, hibiscus blossoms bring their tropical allure to an extraordinary cross. Finding expression in native suar wood, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves a lovely symbol of the Christian faith. The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

A symbol of purity, lotus blossoms surround the master as he sits on a lotus throne. By Eka in Bali, this exquisite relief panel depicts the moment that Buddha achieved enlightenment. A circle of flames forms his halo.

Hand-carved of natural suar wood, this elaborate wall cross from Bali features a design by Sarwaedi. He diligently elaborates the cross with floral designs, offering this piece of home decor for expressing Christian faith.

Abstract formations evoke the ethereal and tropical aura of the Balinese region. Handcrafted by Nyoman Sudiana, this wall sculpture is made from sturdy suar wood in a polished finish, enhancing its vanguardist angel shape. On top of that, this heavenly artwork comes with a little hook that allows you to display it anywhere.

Surrounded by lush leaves, the face of Buddha is hand-carved from crocodile wood. Balinese artisan Gung Gus creates this striking and reverent wall sculpture, featuring a hand-painted finish with floral and bird motifs on Buddha's face.

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.

Seji Taram transforms Balinese suar wood into a beautiful wall sculpture. Frangipani blossoms nestle beneath the Hindu omkara symbol. 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.

Working in suar wood, Sarwaedi creates an inspirational wall sculpture in low relief. A beautiful angel stands on a lotus blossom in this original work of woodcarving art.