NOVICA Brown Thought And Meditation Wood Sculpture, 7.75" Tall 'Abstract Rest;

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About this item: In the natural beauty of suar wood, master Nyoman Karsa has sculpted an intriguing figure at rest. In a thought provoking composition, the observer is obliged to ponder what little difference exists between crying, thinking, dreaming and resting. Meaningful and inspiring, this piece will make an extraordinary addition to any professional ambiance.

- Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
- Handmade by Nyoman Karsa. Normally ships directly from Bali & Java within 10 days.
- A Novica fair trade product presented in association with National Geographic

About our Artist: This has been such a great year for me, thanks to people from many different countries. Thanks for submitting so many testimonials about my work. May this year bring you all the happiness and good fortune that you have brought to my family.

My name is Nyoman Karsa and I was born on December 31, 1967. I learned woodcarving from my father and the senior artists of my village, for example, the famous Wayan Winten. I have worked in my own art studio and shop since 1987.

I usually carve sculptures from ebony, suar, crocodile, and hibiscus woods. Each of the woods has specific characteristics of color, durability, and aroma. Ebony comes from Sulawesi, while the others grow locally. Mass media and the everyday traditional lifestyle of our environment and community are the sources of my inspiration. Some of my pieces deal with traditional dances, the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata, sports, animals, and abstract figures.
When creating a sculpture, I first see it in my mind, making an image …