Animal Motifs
Bronze sculpture, 'Young Deer'
Flaunting new antlers, a young deer is slender and shy. Sukaenah combines the rustic textures of bronze with smooth, minimalist line for an extraordinary sculpture that recalls ancient cave art.
Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Curious Gecko'
Climbing with strong, agile toes, the gecko is a curious explorer. This chirping reptile is a cheerful inhabitant of Bali. Sukaenah sculpts the attractive lizard in bronze, covered with gleaming sterling silver. .925 rating silver.
Bronze sculpture, 'Guardian of the Cats'
Sleek and sinuous, the cat stretches a lithe body toward the sky. The face is both elegant and fierce, with an expression of total independence. Urubatan captures the feline mystique in bronze, presenting the stylized creature on a polished granite base.
Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Kitty Cat Love'
Curled into a comfy ball of fur, kitty cat gazes lovingly at the human who shares her world. Sukaenah sculpts the beautiful image from bronze and bathes it in gleaming sterling silver. Bright eyes, attentive face and long tail bring realism to an enchanting work.
Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Impala'
Slender and elegant, the impala is a graceful inhabitant of the savannah. Sukaenah portrays the creature in an exquisite statuette. Cast in bronze and bathed in sterling silver, it is showcased in a hardwood shadowbox. .925 rating silver.
Silver and bronze sculptures, 'Elephant Family' (pair)
Imitating his parent, a baby elephant strides along with his mother. Minimalist line adds charm to this whimsical pair. Sukaenah sculpts the pachyderms of bronze bathed in radiant sterling silver. .
Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Silver Rooster'
Sukaenah depicts a fighting cock in a defiant pose. Cockfighting is a favorite pastime in Bali, where it is not only a sport, but also an important element of the sacred rituals that call for a blood sacrifice.
Bronze sculpture, 'Frog and Cart'
Smiling a friendly smile, a frog pulls a cart on its way to the fields. In Bali, frogs are said to bring good fortune, as they are associated with the arrival of the rainy season, which ensures a good harvest.
Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Framed Trojan Horse'
Inspired by the Greek legend, Sukaenah presents her vision of the Trojan horse. The original image held enemy soldiers in its hollow belly. When it was dragged inside the city gates, it enabled the defeat of Troy.
Bronze sculpture, 'The Dragon and the Pearl'
Kinabalu, the dragon from Borneo, clutches a precious pearl in a sculpture by Sukaenah. Legend tells how Kinabalu guarded a precious pearl, desired by the Chinese emperor who sent Wee Ping and Wee San to retrieve it.