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Wood statuette, 'The Kiss'
Delicate and sensual this striking carving, handcrafted by master carver Wayan Rendah from suar wood, portrays an exaltation of love. The kissing figures entice the mind to wander and sparks the imagination while touching the heart.
Wood sculpture, 'Golf Player'
Master carver Nyoman Karsa transforms the beautiful suar wood into a handsome golf player rendered in the midst of the classic golf swing. While there are some golf courses in Bali, this piece reflects the growing influence that western sport is having on the Balinese islands.
Wood statuette, 'Loving Embrace'
Rejoicing in their love, an embracing couple is the subject of Wayan Rendah's masterful suar wood sculpture. The couple radiates the happiness they share in their coexistence, their single figure exuding the power of intimacy.
Wood statuette, 'World Peace'
Hands clasped in harmony, two dancers form an unbroken circle of peace. Born of the limitless imagination of Nyoman Karsa, this statuette symbolizes earthly peace, harmony, and intimacy. Sculpted of Balinese suar wood.
'Dancer's Hands, ' statuette (pair)
Elegantly carved, this pair of slender hands recalls the delicate and graceful hand movements used in a Balinese dance. Expressively sculpted of crocodile wood by Komang Ari Arthawan, they hands merit an aesthetic setting.
Wood statuette, 'Graceful Arc'
Sitting with legs crossed, a female form stretches in a graceful arc. Working with richly-grained suar wood, Wayan Rendah depicts the lithe body of a senam, or "gymnast." Her flowing lines meet an abrupt space that emphasize the figure's ethereal poise.
Wood statuette, 'Happy Family'
Cradling their infant between them, a Balinese couple rests their heads together in happy complicity. The figures are represented as abstractions, their curves and bulk perfectly balanced in a suar wood allegory. Wayan Mustika sculpts an exquisite work that celebrates family life.
Wood statuette, 'Sensuality'
Long tresses tumble across her shoulders as she arches her lithe body in a graceful stretch. Fluid diagonal movement brings unity and balance to this extraordinary sculpture.
Wood sculpture, 'Abstract Thinker'
Seated on the ground, a figure rests his head on his hand to ponder life's difficult questions. Eric Danquah discovers surprising contours and open spaces in African sese wood as he gives form to an abstract personage.
Wood statuette, 'Peaceful Thoughts'
A woman sits in contemplation, her abstracted form leaning inward as she hugs her knees. Made Marya lovingly sculpts flowing line and full features, infusing his art with a feeling of depth and sensitivity. Carved from Balinese suar wood, this poignant image is locked in thought.