 Lacquer statuette, 'Dancing Dragon'
$57.95
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on sale! $52.16
Tipping its head back in a fearsome roar, a dragon gives its sinuous body over to a reptilian dance. Lamduan Chaiwan crafts the figurine with hand tools, carefully applying the color and finishing the piece with lacquer. Because each figure is individually crafted, each one is unique. The posture and colors will be very similar to that pictured, but no two pieces will be identical. |
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 Winged horse statuette, 'Pegasus'
$82.95
A blend of fantasy and reality, this representation of nature's power and character inspires with its precise beauty. Smooth contours and the rich grain of native suar wood accentuate the horse's muscular flanks, flowing mane, and delicate wings. Hand-carved by Ketut Widen, the sculpture lends exquisite Balinese style to any setting. |
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 Wood sculpture, 'Dragon with Pearl Ball'
$102.95
The legend of the dragon and the pearl inspires Ketut Taram as he carves a sculpture of powerful beauty. Kinabalu the dragon guarded a grand pearl that the Chinese Emperor desired. He sent Wee Ping and Wee San to get the pearl to retrieve it, and Wee San plotted a way to trick the dragon and steal the pearl by waiting until Kinabalu went out for food. Then the brothers would fly to the top of the mountain on a kite, take the pearl and replace it with a fake. However, Kinabalu wasn't fooled, and he went after the brothers, who were now on their ship. As the dragon approached, Wee San ordered the dragon be shot with the cannon and Kinabalu, thinking the cannon ball was his precious pearl, swallowed it and died. Wee Ping lied and said it had been him who had come up with the plan, and that it was he, not his brother, who managed to steal it from the dragon. Wee San wanted no more trouble over the silly pearl, so he said nothing and left China. Eventually he became the happy ruler of the Brunei. Wee Ping was not so lucky, for his lying brought him nothing but sadness. |
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 Wood sculpture, 'Immortal Dragon'
$257.95
Ketut Taram depicts Naga, son of Gadru in a stunning suar wood sculpture. These dragons are immortal, the only survivors of 1,000 eggs laid by the Goddess Gadru. Despite their fearsome form, they are highly revered. They dwell in the dimension below the Earth-plane, where they wrap themselves around Bedawang Nala, the gigantic turtle who supports the world on his back. The dragons steady Bedawang Nala, reducing earthquakes and making the Earth safer. For humans, these servants of humanity symbolize safety, protection, shelter, and clothing. |
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 Wood sculpture, 'Legendary Dragon'
$96.99
Neck arched in a menacing pose, the dragon takes form in an suar wood carving by Ketut Taram. He skillfully represents each fang and claw, detailing the intricate reptilian scales. Dragons are a recurrent theme in Balinese art, revered for their divinity. |
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 Wood sculpture, 'Mythic Phoenix'
$102.95
Mythical lore states that a phoenix lives for 1000 years and then is consumed in fire only to be re-born anew. Others will say the phoenix lays an egg in the fire and dies while the new hatchling lives on. Throughout Asia, the phoenix is a symbol of royalty. Ketut Taram invokes the presence of this admirable creature in a magnificent sculpture that is carved by hand from suar wood. He attentively looks after every feathery and expressive detail to ensure a high quality work of art. |
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 Wood statuette, 'Handsome Dragon
$134.95
Ferocious and impressive, this dragon arrives with stately presence. In its hand, the creature holds a crystal ball while its eyes gaze into the future. This dragon is the unique creation of Suresh Garg, who carves the mighty creature from seasoned kadam wood. Garg's excellence is evident in the fine and precise detailing. |
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 Wood statuette, 'Lucky Dragon'
$89.95
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on sale! $80.96
Walking lightly as if carried by clouds, this mystical dragon travels the skies keeping a protective watch over humankind. Jamras Thapinta carves this admirable creature from rain tree wood with an exceptional care for detail. The original piece is inspired by the traditional Chinese depictions of dragons adorning temple walls. |
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 Wood statuette, 'The Guardian'
$262.95
Baring fierce fangs, a dragon displays his mythical strength. Menacing spikes line his back while clawed hands arise from the sinuously coiled body. Highly respected in Indonesian culture for their grace and strength, dragons are believed to be the guardians of the gods. Ketut Taram defines its ominous beauty in warm suar wood. |
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