- Handmade by Oka Pastika and Ketut Mustika
- Ships from Bali within 7 days
- Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
- Signed by the artist
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NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Dramatically eerie eyes stare in fervent intensity, delving into the deep secrets of the soul. His mouth curved into a compelling smile, the singa ("lion") is a forceful presence. Oka Pastika and Ketut Mustika carve the elaborate detail from acacia wood, skillfully executing each hair and whisker of his expressive face. Artisan Info: We are saddened to say that Ketut Mustika recently passed away in an accident. His son I Putu Gede Oka Pastika, pictured above, continues the family tradition of carving. This is his father's story. "I am a wood-carver from Bali and my name is Ketut Mustika. I was born in Sukawati village, Bali, on December 20, 1960. I started learning wood carving in 1968 when I was just an elementary student. I began carving seriously when I opened my art studio in 1980. I learned the basics of carving from my father, as well as from senior artists who taught me a lot about design, material, and different techniques. "Local Balinese art and culture is deeply related with the everyday practices and customs that have lived on from generation to generation since ancient times. The stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata that are performed in shows and depicted in the architecture of temples and palaces also inspire us a lot. "Some of the works are in the form of frames,
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