NOVICA Brown Wood Animal Themed Wall Sculpture from Indonesia 'Bestial Balance'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Two fierce dragons face each other over a fiery yin and yang symbol, carved with excellent detail from suar wood with a dark brown tint. Seji Taram of Indonesia presents this wall relief panel, inspired by themes of balance and equilibrium. Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyAbout our Artist: It is with a very heavy heart that we mourn the death of Ketut Taram from lung cancer. He was the best man I ever knew, and the best husband I could ever hope for. He always made me feel loved. He was always gentle and caring, especially with our — he never got angry and always had a great capacity for understanding, his wife Seji told us. A friend and artisan, he will be much missed by all of us.My name is Ketut Taram and I was born in the Gianyar regency, Bali, in 1967. I learned how to create my first sculpture from my older brother, Made Mudiawan. From 1975 until 1990, I worked primarily in suar wood. Then, from 1990 until 2000, I made the sculptures from sandalwood. Lately, I enjoy sculpting with both.I began carving on my own in 1992. Before that, I'd worked together with my older brother, saving until I had enough money to open my own workshop. There are five people working with me now.Balinese culture and tradition inspire my artwork. As the son of Wayan Kicen, a wood carver, it is easy and enjoyable for me to transfer my imagination into my work.I have participated in several exhibitions around Bali. Thank you for promoting my artwork to the whole world. Through my art I do hope to provide a good life and a better future for my family, especially for my .Always happy and smiling, Taram's carving legacy will be continued by Seji, who says,I met Ketut Taram when I was 19, and we were married three years later. He was a

• Size: 8.25" H x 15.75" W x 1" 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 Seji Taram to craft this item
• Product info: Suar wood