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Delivery EstimateDressed in handloomed tie-dyed ikat cloth, two cheerful sea turtles work as bookends. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya carves the colorful readers from crocodile wood, painting them with tropical fish and coral. The dolls can be posed in a variety of positions as they sit on iron bases.
- 1.00 kgs
- 2.2 lbs
- 23.5 cm H x 20 cm W x 12 cm D
- 9.25" H x 7.75" W x 4.7" D
- Crocodile wood, iron and 100% cotton
- Signed by the artist
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
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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.
Write a review"At school, my drawing skill was above average... I also took a part-time job finishing and adding color to art products."
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