Animal Motifs
Bronze sculpture, 'The Mighty Eagle'
Proud and brave, Jatayu is the son of Aruna and nephew of Garuda, the eagle. According to the Ramayana, Jatayu was a friend of Rama's father who fought valiantly against the evil king Rawhana when he kidnapped Sita. The ogre king injured and defeated Jatayu, who by then was older.
Silver and bronze sculptures, 'Contemporary Cats' (pair)
Like mirror images of one another, two stylized cats sit on their haunches. They curl long tails seductively around them and observe their surroundings with feline disdain. Sukaenah casts these charming kitty cats of bronze bathed in sterling silver. .925 rating silver.
Bronze sculpture, 'An Elephant'
Basking in the Indonesia sunlight, an elephant projects solemn elegance and mighty strength. Sukaenah portrays the pachyderm with rounded contours, faceless and yet expressive. Her bronze sculpture mirrors her artistic versatility as she masters the rigeurs of modern art.
Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Kangaroo Freedom'
An argent kangaroo is set to skip through verdant plains with an expression of joyful freedom in its face. Sukaenah casts this tiny bronze sculpture with admirable detail, and finishes it with sterling silver plate. .925 rating silver.
Silver and bronze sculptures, 'Regal Elephants' (pair)
Bali's Sukaenah presents these elegant elephants that are dressed for a stately parade. One sits while the other salutes, as Sukaenah casts their endearing images in bronze. Each elephant is vividly detailed and plated in sterling silver. .925 rating silver.
Bronze sculpture, 'Kinabalu, the Dragon'
Kinabalu, the dragon from Borneo, clutches a precious pearl in a bronze sculpture by Sukaenah. Legend tells how Kinabalu guarded a precious pearl, desired by a Chinese emperor, who sent Wee Ping and Wee San to retrieve it.
Silver and bronze sculpture, 'Impala'
Reclining in a moment of stillness, the impala is an animal of quick beauty. Sukaenah sculpts the beautiful image from bronze and bathes it in gleaming sterling silver. Tiny hooves, bright eyes and tall horns bring realism to an enchanting work. It sits it on a hardwood base. .
Bronze sculpture, 'Cat Deity'
Leaning forward, a supple feline holds a jar for offerings. The abstract sculpture by Sukaenah depicts an imaginary cat deity. Its elongated line is reminiscent of ancient Egyptian gods.
Bronze sculpture, 'Frog Philosophies'
A frog exerts extreme effort to pull an oversized basket on its way to the fields.