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Send to a friendHand Carved Wood Sculpture Mask of Woman with Crown, "Balinese Muse"
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Balinese master carver Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family transforms suar wood into a sculpture worthy of admiration. Working with manual tools, she reveals the presence of a beautiful woman wearing a traditional dance crown. Subrata's attention to detail is evident in the vivid facial features and the ornate crown, as well as her frangipani earrings and long hair. The artisan carries on the wonderful work of her father, Nyoman Subrata.
The sculpture has the option to be displayed on the wall by adding a rope or cord (not included).
- 0.39 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- 24 cm H x 17 cm W x 6 cm D
- 9.5" H x 6.75" W x 2.4" D
- Suar wood
- Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
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Preserving Traditions
Subrata has been a master carver for many years. He is one of the original Novica artisans and now provides work to other artisans at his carving workshop. He has trained his daughter, Indrawati, in all aspects of his business and she will keep the workshop going when Subrata no longer is able to.
Microcredit Financing
Nyoman Subrata has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1300 and the most recent for $2600. Proceeds were used to stock up on the materials he needs, such as various woods.
Job Creator
Subrata employs carvers and finishers at his workshop.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
Write a review"I will… continue my father, Nyoman Subrata's work to keep his name remembered as a great artisan. I will carry on what my father started."
Master wood-carver Nyoman Subrata was one of Novica's first artisans. Sadly, he passed away in 2020. His daughter, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata, honors... read more
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