Asian Crafts
Wood statuette, 'Mermaid'
Emerging from a carved wooden shell is a seductive mermaid, forever confined to the limitations of her physical existence. Inspired by her antagonistic experience, master woodcarver Wayan Rendah sculpts her glorious features from crocodile wood.
Merchant: NOVICA
'Flutist, ' statuette
His eyes closed while his soul elevates in the fascinating embrace of music, a flutist is transformed into a messenger of the universe. Portraying the illusion of movement with no effort, perfection in art is achieved through technique and control gained by years of hard work.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood statuette, 'Bumblebee Dance'
This lovely mahogany piece is hand-carved by the talented Nyoman Subrata, illustrating the enchanting "bumblebee dance." A young girl imitates a lotus flower in the traditional romantic dance between a young woman and man.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood statuette, 'Playing Flute'
Smooth details and concentric grain patterns evoke the peaceful harmony of this statuette. Wayan Rendah shapes the piece by hand from local crocodile wood, its blond hue accentuating precise artistry.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood statuette, 'Pose'
Fluid details captivate the viewer, as femininity courses through the seductive grain of suar wood. Carved by hand, this sculpture depicts a Balinese woman posed in an implicitly natural setting. She holds her long hair up above her head, accentuating sensual nude contours.
Merchant: NOVICA
'Old Men's World, ' statuettes (set of 4)
In their meeting of great minds, these village elders inspire respectful admiration. Kumawat hand-carves each statuette in a different position from kadam wood. Detailed with extraordinary attention, each expressive piece looks happy and calm.
Merchant: NOVICA