Palm leaf wall hanging, 'Across the Ocean'

Hanoman, one of the most celebrated heroes of the Ramayana, appears on this lontar (palm leaf) scroll about to cross the ocean. According to the epic legend, Hanoman built a bridge over the waters so that Rama could rescue his beloved Sita. To create this piece, Dika selects dry lontar leaves, which he proceeds to engrave with a fine chisel to achieve such admirable detail. Includes two bamboo rods for display.