NOVICA Beige Wood Balinese Traditional Carvings Wall Sculpture From Indonesia 'Monarchs In Love'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Balinese cendrawasih birds frame the portraits of Rama and Sita in an inspired wood panel by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family. She works with crocodile wood with exquisite detail, coaxing the wood's grain to underscore the quality of her work. Rama is the hero king in the Ramayana epic, and while in exile Sita his wife was kidnapped by an evil king. The renowned legend tells of Rama's adventures and battles to rescue her, and together they have become icons of divine love The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlySigned by the artistWood grain and color can vary slightlyAbout our Artist: Master wood-carver Nyoman Subrata was one of Novica's first artisans. Sadly, he passed away in 2020. His daughter, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata, honors her father by continuing to create his designs to perpetuate his artistic tradition. I was born in Gianyar, Bali in 1982 with given name Ni Nyoman Indrawati. I was born into a traditional family that lives by way of our cultural inheritance. My father was a master wood sculptor and had been carving from a very young age. I used to help him finishing the sculptures he had done. My hood was awesome. I always went to school and, after that, I helped my father. When we were on holiday from school, I also spent many days helping him. He began teaching me how to work with woods and the necessary tools when I was in elementary school. I learned how he began by choosing the best wood, making the design and also finishing the sculpture. After receiving my college degree, I began to work in a gallery and even helped out as a packer. After some time, I decided to help my father since my

• Size: 12.75" H x 7" W x 0.6" D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Subrata Family to craft this item
• Product info: Crocodile wood