Animal Collection
Wood sculpture, 'Vigor Dragon of Peace'
Eyes lost in a kind of self-propelled animalistic fervor, the creature poses atop a hollow ball, each detail rendered perfectly in suar wood.
Wood statuette, 'Bassett Hound Puppy'
The strong-willed, outgoing personality of the bassett hound emerges from this hand-carved statuette. Ketut Widen sculpts the piece from local suar wood, as swirling grain patterns accentuate the elongated, bowed belly.
Wood statuette, 'Fierce Tiger'
Fiercely imposing, this suar wood harimau (tiger) captivates with striking allure. Its eyes bespeak of courage while it wards off intruders with thundering growl and exposed teeth.
Wood statuette, 'Atat Bird'
Resting on an upturned corn stalk, the atat bird casts a measured glance to secure its trophy. Detailed feathers and crest evidence its exotic lineage as well as Wayan Rendah's superior carving skills.
Wood statuette, 'Mountain Goat'
Head erect, a mighty mountain goat sniffs the air. Ketut Widen sculpts the figure in vivid detail, from the bright eyes and tiny hooves to the thick fur and tense tail. Using richly grained suar wood, he creates beautiful images from the world of nature.
Wood statuette, 'Dolphins Family'
Endearing with a permanent smile, dolphins play and display their kind nature in this extraordinary statuette. Ketut Widen carves the family of four from sono wood achieving admirable realism.
Wood statuette, 'Night Owl'
With big, bright eyes and nocturnal vision, the owl sees everything that surrounds him. Suresh Garg sculpts the inquisitive bird in exquisite detail.
Wood statuette, 'Queen of the Sky'
Swooping to earth, the queen of the sky reaches strong talons to grip her resting place. Nyoman Karsa depicts a mighty eagle, carving the powerful contours from suar wood. Fine details distinguish this masterful work, from the soft feathers to the grain of a tree trunk.
Lacquered wood statuette, 'Lucky Goldfish'
A symbol of good fortune, prosperity and harmony, the goldfish makes a fortuitous addition to any d�cor. Songmuang sculpts the elegant piece with rippling fins and shimmering scales. He carves the piece from rain tree wood and fires it at a low temperature for one or two days.
Wood statuette, 'Sitting Golden Retriever Puppy'
He sits and wraps his tail around his body, yet he is ready to leap to his feet at a word from his master. A cheerful, intelligent dog, the golden retriever makes a wonderful pet.