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Delivery EstimateThis beautiful doll bears a story on her lovely face. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya paints a scene from the Calonarang, which tells the story of Rangda, mother of Erlangga who ruled Bali in the 10th century. Condemned for practicing black magic, she summoned evil spirits to fight Erlangga, and her powers were so strong, he was forced to ask Barong for aid. Eventually the evil Rangda was defeated.
Semarajaya sculpts the elegant head, hands and feet from crocodile wood and dresses her in handloomed ikat cloth. The word means "to knot" in the Malaysian language, and the threads are tie-dyed before weaving.
The doll can be posed in a variety of positions. Semarajaya suggests it can be displayed alone or on a base such as a drinking glass.
- 0.40 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- 58 cm H x 42 cm W x 7 cm D
- 22.75" H x 16.5" W x 2.8" D
- Folded: 15 cm H x 10 cm W x 9 cm D
- Folded: 6" H x 3.9" W x 3.5" D
- Crocodile wood and 100% cotton
- Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
- Base included
- Signed by the artist
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
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- Free Gift Wrap? No
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Judith
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09/27/2020
"A unique and treasured item!"
I collect dolls, and this beautiful, carved and painted doll is the newest and most unique doll in my collection. A friend saw mine and couldnt stop talking about how much she loved it, so I ordered one for her for Christmas. Cant wait to see the look in her eyes when she opens it!
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Angshuman
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01/11/2017
"Would be highly treasured"
Extremely beautiful, much more beautiful than the picture here. The painted details on the face have been done with great finesse. Truly an art piece to be treasured.
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- This was a gift for: Myself
- Occasion: anniversary
Robin
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04/15/2024
"Turtles Like to Read"
This artisan s creations are an example of how the combination of an artist s vision and skilled hands can craft objects that both delight and beguile an audience.
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Turtles Like to Read, Handmade Wood Turtles Bookends
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Sheila
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03/04/2024
"Gorgeous!"
Loved this beautiful piece! Im a dragon and the saying in the booklet was well written and very accurate!
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Virginia
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02/28/2024
"Lovely!"
Beautifully detailed. Has a prominent position in living room next to a Tiffany lamp.
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LiliKai
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02/23/2024
"A new addition to my Turtle collection"
Gusti Ngurah is a true artist. Hope to collect all his turtles and small jewelry boxes as small rewards to myself. The details in his paint strokes are just incredible!
Best Uses
- jewelry
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- Occasion: 'just because'
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Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Microcredit Financing
Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in wood and additional labor for production.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Job Creator
Gusti now has artisan assistants who help with the hand-painting of his designs. Each of these assistants works from home.
Caring for Children
In addition to supporting his three children, Gusti also cares for a foster child.
Enabling Education
Gusti pays for the education of his three children and his foster child.
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