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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. Lustrous gold accentuates the dark tone of the suar wood, exemplifying Wayan Rendah's keen sense of color and composition. The kneeling woman and the man in the lotus position represent Balinese wedding traditions, the correct placement aligning their spiritual energies and blessing the union. Intricate details astound the eye, as the artisan captures the intense concentration in their expressions. This pair symbolizes the warm bonds of devotion. This item is individually carved by hand and belongs to a special collection created by the artist. Artisan Info: I Wayan Rendah's work has also been featured in Home Maker's magazine and in Keepers of the Arts, a beautiful hardcover book available through Novica. "I was born in Bali on June 17, 1973. I am the oldest of seven children, in a family consisting of four brothers and three sisters. I started to learn to sculpt at the age of eight when I was still in primary school, learning from my father how to carve traditional statues from wood. Balinese woodcarving touches me very deeply. I have learned a variety of arts in Bali, such as gamelan dance, but carving a piece of wood gives me an incomparable sensation. "At first, I sold my statues to the sellers in the art market and at small shops. After I finished school, I studied with