Wood Sculpture from Indonesia, "Strong Bonds"

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Wayan Dirga has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of wood for his sculptures.

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.