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Nyoman Karsa - Wood Sculpter
Wood sculptures – Nyoman Karsa
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Nyoman Karsa – Wood Sculpter
“This has been such a great year for me, thanks to people from many different countries. Thanks for submitting so many testimonials about my work. May this year bring you all the happiness and good fortune that you have brought to my family.
“My name is Nyoman Karsa and I was born on December 31, 1967. I learned woodcarving from my father and the senior artists of my village, for example, the famous Wayan Winten. I have worked in my own art studio and shop since 1987.
“I usually carve sculptures from ebony, suar, crocodile, and hibiscus woods. Each of the woods has specific characteristics of color, durability, and aroma. Ebony comes from Sulawesi, while the others grow locally. Mass media and the everyday traditional lifestyle of our environment and community are the sources of my inspiration. Some of my pieces deal with traditional dances, the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata, sports, animals, and abstract figures.
“When creating a sculpture, I first see it in my mind, making an image of how it would look on a log or a piece of wood. I make a draft on the wood piece, chiseling the initial form and detailing the parts, finishing it off by smoothing and polishing.
“I wish success for Novica and the world’s artists!”
Wood sculpture, ‘Buddha with a Baby’ Today’s Price: $104.95
Buddha gently cradles an infant in his arms as he meditates. By Nyoman Karsa, this exquisite sculpture expresses his personalized vision of the master. The baby is a symbol of a clean and sincere heart.
Wood relief panel, ‘Wild Horses’ Today’s Price: $197.95
Wind caresses their long manes as wild horses test the air with flaring nostrils. Nyoman Karsa captures their beauty, freedom and intelligence in a superb relief panel. It reveals his artistry as well as his deep love of nature.
Wood statuette, ‘Eagle Majesty’ Today’s Price: $307.95
Spreading mighty wings, a majestic eagle prepares to take to the sky. Nyoman Karsa depicts a regal bird, carving the powerful contours from suar wood. Fine details distinguish this masterful work, from the soft feathers to the intelligent eyes.
Wood sculpture, ‘One Heart’Today’s Price: $36.49
A couple leans close to gaze into one another’s eyes. Their bodies meld to form a heart. “This sculpture symbolizes eternal love,” Balinese artisan Nyoman Karsa confides. He carves the signature piece from sleek suar wood.
Wood sculpture, ‘Love of My Life’ Today’s Price 49.99
Blissfully in love, two figures merge, sharing one heart. This sensual, romantic sculpture is hand carved by Bali’s Nyoman Karsa. His sleek sense of artistic rhythm is admirable as slightly asymmetrical features accentuate the couple’s union.
Wood statuette, ‘Pilgrimage to the Sea’ Today’s Price: $332.95
With rippling muscles apparent beneath his soft coat, a powerful horse canters easily across the beach. Ocean waves lap at his hooves while the sea breeze caresses his mane and tail. Carving the taut contours from suar wood, Nyoman Karsa sculpts an unforgettable portrait.
Mahogany sculpture, ‘Asian Elephant’ Today’s Price: $152.95
Dramatically sculpted contours evoke the true power of the Indonesian elephant. This example arrives adorned in a regal cloth, reflecting Nyoman Karsa’s Balinese heritage. Hand-carved from mahogany wood, the statuette makes a rewarding acquisition for the worldly interior.
Says Karsa, “Outside is the natural world; the lives of animals depend on human behavior. Numerous hunters travel around the world endangering the lives of animals, while only a few people concern themselves with finding the best way to save them from entirely disappearing. By creating animal statuettes I offer an alternative to animal lovers.”
Wood statuette, ‘Wild Beauty’ Today’s Price: $237.95
Galloping at full force against the Balinese breeze, this extraordinary horse is an admirable testimony to equine beauty. Made Karsa captures the strength and elegance of the horse with admirable artistry as he carves its image from suar wood. The spirited animal features eyes full of life, and the wood’s natural grain accents the stallion’s impressive musculature. Karsa confers dynamism to the statuette, making the ideal complement to a personal space.
Please note that Karsa will not always be able to provide the same coloring and grain of the piece as seen in the picture. However, this master carver will always provide a piece of excellent quality when using suar wood.
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Christmas – Holiday – Decoration
Wood nativity scene Decoration, ‘Worship’ (set of 10) Today’s Price: $69.99
by Jose Canil Ramos (Central America)
Three Wise Men join Mary and Joseph in welcoming Baby Jesus in this endearing nativity scene decoration featuring an ox and a donkey. Gabriel archangel watches over them to ensure all is well.
Jose Canil Ramos carves each figurine by hand, with pinewood he weathers and dries during the summer months. The characters’ florid golden yellow robes and black cloaks are painted by hand, including their smiling faces. Featuring nine pieces, this nativity scene decoration preserves a tradition that was brought to Guatemala in 1649.
Joseph’s hand and staff, as well as Gabriel’s wings, are removable.
An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.
Stone nativity scene Decoration’Holiday of Peace and Love’ Today’s Price:WAS $37.95 >NOW $34.16 On Sale!
by Juan Licas Coronado (Andes)
In this exquisite nativity scene decoration, the purity of white huamanga stone heightens the sculpture’s beauty. Juan Licas depicts the Holy Family with the Three Kings, the ox and the donkey inside an egg, a symbol of new life. The sculpture carries a message of love and peace
Wood ornaments Holiday Decorations, ‘Christmas Magic’ (set of 4) Today’s Price:WAS $37.95 >NOW $34.16 On Sale!
by Made Sarna (Bali and Java)
Inspired by Christmas magic, Made Sarna creates a set of four original ornaments. The snowman boasts a bright red heart while angels in blue appear in the sky. Carefully carved of albesia wood, the quartet is painted by hand in bright Christmas colors. This decoration arrives in a gift box.
Beaded ornament Decorations, ‘Teal Splendor’ set of 8, Today’s Price:WAS $59.95 >NOW $53.96 On Sale!
by Parvez A. Warsi (India)
Parvez A. Warsi selects four different motifs to create a set of eight splendid ornaments. Crafted by hand, teal blue hearts, stars, sunbursts and crosses showcase ancient textile techniques. Sequins, beadwork and zardozi embroidery create a sense of opulence and elegance. Each decoration boasts a long beadwork tassel.
Warsi includes a drawstring pouch; its color may vary
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Sculpture Decoration, ‘Angels’ Today’s Price:WAS $242.95 >NOW $218.66 On Sale!
by Teresa Rucos (Brazil)
Standing on each other’s shoulders, angels form a pyramid of hope. Teresa Rucos sculpts the piece of resin and marble powder, creating an elegant, mystical effect.
Teresa Rucos Story
“I love Brazilian crafts with their many native American and African influences. My pieces are conceptual, and I try to express all my feelings and love for my work. It’s great to be able to share my country’s culture with you.
“I work from home, but participate in art exhibits. Even though my work has won awards, I continue working from home, which brings me a great deal of satisfaction. I enjoy it so much.
“I was born in Teresopolis. From the time I was a girl, I liked art and never stopped creating things. I painted a lot and took courses in painting, watercolor, studio classes with live models and several other courses. I learned little by little.
“In 1998, I began working in sculpture and found it easy, because I had a foundation in drawing. In the beginning, my inspiration came from nature and from models. Later on, I began creating from my own ideas, thoughts and feelings, and also let the materials that I know and use inspire me. Now I am freer, as I express my thoughts and let my ideas flow in my work.
“I am very happy to show my creations to the world through Novica. My work will be a little better known, and I look forward to seeing your reactions to it.”
Quartz statuette, ‘Purity of an Angel’ Today’s Price:WAS $164.99 >NOW $148.49 On Sale!
by Guena (Brazil)
Sculpted from the purity of transparent white quartz, an angel keeps a vigil of peace. Guena presents a beautiful image of the heavenly being. Known as a purifier, quartz fosters the proper channeling of positive force. In the spiritual realm, it is used to synthesize energies, removing unnecessary distractions and facilitating meditation.
Guena Quote
“Nowadays I travel throughout Brazil in search of crystals from Bahia, emeralds from Minas Gerais, agates from Rio Grande do Sul, and many other naturally occurring wonders. I continuously learn new techniques and craft different products. I realize I have experienced a great personal transformation. Although many times difficult, I have learned that the path of an artisan is a path without return in which a person experiences beauty to the maximum, as well as moments of singular freedom.
Ceramic candleholder, ‘Tree of Life’ Decoration on sale > $76.46 (was $84.95)
by Alberto Aparicio Canchari (Andes)
Ochre and terracotta tones underscore the drama in this delightful candleholder/decoration. Modeled of ceramic and painted by hand, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus center a composition of stars, spheres, doves and flowers. Alberto Aparicio Canchari crafts an exuberant design known as the “Tree of Life.”
“I’ve been a ceramist since I was a child, as my parents taught me the craft. Later, I tried to develop my own pieces with a personal style. My main purpose is giving life to my creations, and I’ve achieved this through the expressions of their faces, aiming to reflect daily attitudes, Peruvian country scenes, even protests – and I’m satisfied and content. In the workshop I work full-time with my wife.
“Most of our pieces are hand-molded, as only the weight of the hand can give the right shape. We use clay and simple tools; paints and pigments are blended together to produce the required hues, like that of the skin. All are made to resist high temperatures. The process starts from when we mold the pieces, then we paint them, fire them, and at the end, just polish them.
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Accents In The Garden
Shop for garden statues, busts, angels and cherubs from Accents in the Garden the source for garden decor and outdoor statuary.
Love your garden? Love statues? Have a beautiful garden to decorate?
Then this is your site! Ever wondered why we love our outdoor spaces? Well I have often wondered that myself and have spent a lot of time thinking about it, and I think the biggest reason is safety and control! We always feel safe at home don’t we? It’s our haven away from the crazy world we live in.
And have you ever thought about why we spend so much time making our homes, and outdoor spaces warm and beautiful? I believe it’s because we can control those environments, and will spend all our time making them safe and comforting, so we have a special place to get away too! I know I do that with my house and yard, because they are mine and I can control what happens there, where I can’t control the rest of the world!
Knowing this can make you happy and will bring a smile to your lips, every time you look around at what you have done for your soul!
ACCENTS IN THE GARDEN can give song to your soul, when you look at all their beautiful heavenly products for you! Let’s look at what Accents in the Garden are all about…They say to you…..
Welcome to Accents in the Garden, your resource for garden and home decor. Browse our line of custom-made products of cast stone, aged stone, Italian marble, fiberstone and fiberglass.
Offering religious, angel, cherub or animal statues, garden benches, water fountains, bird baths, planters and iron furniture – you’re sure to find something for your home or garden!
Aged Stone:
Aged stone is a fiberstone mixture of sand and stones cast into the surface using terrazzo-like techniques. The surface is then sandblasted and chemically treated, followed by an acid stain to give the appearance of aged stone in our garden statues, gargoyles, planters, urns, and vases. Since it is reinforced with a fiberglass backing, it remains light-weight and less fragile than concrete.
Fiberstone or Fiberglass:
By mastering the art of casting our garden statues, gargoyles, planters, urns, and vases in fiberglass resin we manage to retain all the detail or the original with the added benefits of less weight, greater strength, and a product suitable for indoor and outdoor garden decor use.
Fiber Stone is a mixture of sand and stones cast into the surface using terrazzo-like techniques. The surface is then sandblasted and chemically treated, followed by an acid stain to give the appearance of aged stone. Since it is reinforced with a fiberglass backing, it remains light-weight and less fragile than concrete.
Italian Marble:
Italians have always been known for their remarkable art and design. In addition to their original sculptures and other fine art they are also known for their detailed marble castings. Accents in the Garden now offers these beautiful Italian statues for your home. We hope you enjoy our selection as much as we do.
How are they made? This fine statuary is created by reconstituting real Carrara marble (approximately 70% marble and 30% resin). This allows for exceptional detail that would be very difficult (if not impossible) to sculpt from a solid block of marble. Some sculptures are supported by a genuine black Carrara marble base to give it the elegance it deserves..
There are so many ways to decorate your outdoor haven and make it your special place to re-treat too, I will try to help you with a few ideas.
1/ Something I love to do is go outside at night and see my large pond all lit up, and my fish swimming around! How awesome is that? It gives me so much pleasure to see what I have created, and enjoy it to the fullest! So lighting is a great addition to your haven.
2/ Plants- Plants- Plants!! You can never have enough greenery and live flowers in your haven, so load up and make your yard very special with lots of color!
3/ Bring the Birds in! I spend a lot of time watching my special feathered visitors, so have bird houses in your trees and enjoy the show!
4/ Your haven needs furniture! You can place benches and chairs around your yard, at special places you enjoy like a pond or in among your flower garden. You will find yourself drawn there often!
5/ And of course we can’t forget about the best feature and that is water!! You really need to have a water feature, where you can sit and hear the water running. In my pond I have a high rock bed that the water runs down, and into the pond and OMG!! there is nothing like the sound of water!! I can sit there for hours just daydreaming!
6/ Something that really adds to your haven is STATUES!
I love ANGELS & CUPIDS! BUDDAH’S are awesome too, I have a laughing Buddah and smile every time I look at him. There are many beautiful statues out there and you will feel your body tingle when you find the one you should have, so touch them and spend some time quietly standing with each one. Trust me you will know!
When making your special haven use your imagination and what YOU are attracted to, after all it’s your haven and you want it to reflect who you are, not me or your neighbors!! The most important thing to remember is to have fun, make it your own and spend all your free time relaxing in your special place.
ACCENTS IN THE GARDEN can help you with your haven, come and see all the beautiful items you can beautify your home and outdoor space with.
You will find all the great Statues, Birdbaths, Garden benches, Pedestals and much much more!!
Come and see us today and find Your garden accents here…
Brutus Bust
$ 279.95
Nativity Set-14″H
$ 350.00
Bell Outdoor Garden Ornament
$ 180.00
Old World Birdbath
$ 284.95
Double Shell Water Fountain
$ 420.00
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Beautiful Christ Statues
Beautiful Christ Statues
As the rain hides the stars,
as the autumn mist
hides the hills,
as the clouds veil
the blue of the sky, so
the dark happenings of my lot
hide the shining of thy face from me.
Yet, if I may hold thy hand in the darkness,
it is enough, since I know,
that though I may stumble in my going,
Thou dost not fall.
Seated Christ Statue: Price: $1799.95 at time of post

Available in Fiberstone or Fiberglass
Fiberstone has a rough surface and fiberglass has a smooth surface.
Both materials are about half the weight of cement and can be outdoors year round.
27Wx25Dx51H inches
Rising Christ W/Cup At Feet Statue: Price: $596.00 at time of post
As shown must be in a covered area if kept outdoors. Other finishes can be in an uncovered area outdoors.
Fiberglass is about half the weight of cement and can be outdoors year round.
By mastering the art of casting our home decor and outdoor garden statues with fiberglass resin we manage to retain all the detail or the original with the added benefits of less weight, greater strength, and a product suitable for indoor and outdoor garden decor use.
29Wx13Dx38H inches
Sacred Heart Blessing Arms Statue: Price: $370.00 at time of posting
Joseph & Christ Child W/Tools Statue Price: $1540.00 at time of post
24Wx24Dx55H inches
Corpus On Cross Statue: Price: $920.00 at time of post
Corpus Of Christ-72″ Statue: Price: $1920.00 at time of post
Jesus Arm Raised Statue: Price: $187.20 at time of post
11Wx6Dx23H inches
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Cherub Statues
Garden statues and sculptures add character to a garden highlighting movement, color and character to a given space. Many of us may like the look of children statues especially reading statues or even children sculptures which deliver the look of innocence to the garden. Some of us may like religious statues especially holy family statues and statues of Jesus and Mary to celebrate the inspirational delight such statues offer us.
Comes Christmas, it would be nativity statues which will fill the landscape to the home front. Regardless of what your interests are, statues offer a completeness to the garden sometimes imbibing a soul that is uniquely that of the owner.
There’s no better way to add character to your garden, patio or yard than with garden statues. Garden statues can be a reflection of your personality or of your garden theme. Tucked into a corner, or right by your front door, garden statues are a great way to decorate.
Garden statues can be used to create an atmosphere in your garden. For example a deer or bear can give your yard a woodsy feel, while a replica of a famous work of art will give your garden a formal feel. You can plan your entire garden around a large garden statue or use small garden statues to add a decorator touch in hidden places in your garden.
By mastering the art of casting our home decor and outdoor garden statues, decoration, gargoyles, dragons, angels, cherubs, cupid, fairy, busts, planters, urns, pots, garden benches, pedestals, columns, garden ornaments, fountains, wall decor, vases, holiday, religious and animal statues in fiberglass or fiberstone resin we manage to retain all the detail or the original with the added benefits of less weight, greater strength, and a product suitable for indoor and outdoor garden decor use.
Como Cherub Set With Wings Outdoor Garden Statues:
Price: $1108.80
Available in Fiberstone or Fiberglass
Fiberstone has a rough surface and fiberglass has a smooth surface.
Both materials are about half the weight of cement and can be outdoors year round.
Water Pourer Cherub Outdoor Garden Statue:
Price: $309.95 at time of post
Garden Statue / Garden Ornament
Cherub Victorian Plaque: Price: $205.60
Cherubs Lunette Plaque: Price: $377.00
Fall Angel Statue: Price: $833.80
Zapotec Wool Rug
Zapotec Wool Rug Designs – Information
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Zapotec Wool Rug Designs
Zapotec wool rug weavers in Teotitlan create a range of designs from modern motifs to Navaho geometrics to ancient and historical patterns. While designs may be new, traditions and cultural history are a source of inspiration.
Several designs are commonly seen in the Zapotec wool rug. Understanding their meaning adds to the enjoyment of the rug. There are pre-Columbian archeological sites around the Oaxaca valley that reveal very old designs. One seen in Mitla has a façade of stone carved in a geometric stepped fret. This design represents Zapotec concepts about life, nature, and eternity. Ruins from Monte Alban provide inspiration from glyphs and codices, the picture writing of the ancient Zapotecs.
The serrated diamond, (El Diamonte), is a universal pattern seen in weavings all over the world. The addition of a “maguey” (cactus) border has been found throughout Mexico dating back several centuries. El Diamonte is also called, “Zapotec Sun”.
The Caracol (snail) is a pattern taken from a 6th century pre-Columbian carving found in Teotitlan’s church. The caracol conceptualizes the circularity of human existence. Life starts in nothing and ends in nothing, with no beginning and no end, continuous and unending.
Other commonly used patterns are large central medallions known as “Sol of Oaxaca” or “Zapotec Estrella” (star), Relampagos (lightening), and Montanitas (little mountains).
Value of Zapotec Rugs
The handmade Zapotec wool rug from Teotitlan have achieved international recognition for their quality, design, and cultural tradition. These rugs are highly collectable and are a valuable investment.
Zapotec wool rug, ‘Earth Labyrinth’ (4×7) Price $434.95
A master of the Zapotec’s intricate traditional motifs, Mario Chávez demonstrates his eye for modern design. Simplified and dramatic, rectangles invite the eye into a minimalist labyrinth. Brown, green and beige lend depth to this elegant rug. Titled “Laberinto II” in Spanish.
Zapotec wool rug, ‘Winter’s Day’ (4×7) Price $434.95
“I made this design thinking of the North and South poles, where for six months there is no daylight at all!,” exclaims in wonder Mario Chavez!
Zapotec wool rug, ‘Center of Fire’ (5×8.5) Price $1077.95
A diamond blazes at the heart of this Zapotec rug conjuring images of ancient civilizations and their enigmatic artistry.
Zapotec wool rug, ‘Seashells’ (4×6.5) Price $599.95
Evoking the ocean with rich shades of blue, Mario Chávez combines the deep hues of the Pacific with the azure of the Mexican Caribbean.
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Who Is Novica?
You have never seen anything quite like Novica! As neither I, for they are a very different and unique company. I found that very exciting as I started to do my research for this article, on Novica and who they are and what makes this great company tick! They are so diverse that you wonder what is the glue that holds them all together, for they are spread wide and far.
Novica says they want to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents and to spur their creativity. And, they want to provide you with access to unique, hard-to-find items at great values that only the Internet infrastructure can allow.
Some of the artists like the wood sculptors, are from Bali where In spite of many changes caused by the rapid development of Bali’s economy, local and international tourism, Bali’s wide variety of attractions, the physical beauty of the island, and the year-round pleasant climate make Bali a place regarded by many visitors as the “Ultimate Island”. The weather is perfect and the life slower than we are use to.
The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator between Java in the West and Lombok and the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor) in the East.
Important agricultural products besides rice are tea, coffee, tobacco, cacao, copra, vanilla, soy beans, chilies, fruit, and vegetable (there are now even vineyards near the northwest coast). Bali’s fishing industry and seaweed farming provide other products which are important exports.
Novica Beliefs
Novica believes that at the deepest essence of their philosophy, they want to create a bridge between you and the many talented artisans across the globe.
They say “We want you to know about who you’re buying from”. “We want you to feel that attachment to the product and to the hands that created it”.
In the spirit of the Internet, let us bring you together.
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People of Novica
Other artists of Novica live in Puru, , Ghana, West Africa, Brazil, Thailand and Mexico, where they are all joined together by Novica! It doesn’t matter if you are from Bali or Mexico, these artists are becoming well known and making a living for their families!They love Novica and I can understand why they do!
Ghana Africa seems to have a recovering economy, after years of hardship. Ghana is still famous for it’s unique kente cloth textiles. A most beautiful country, with lots to offer like maybe your next holiday? Every country these great artists come from, are all beautiful and have there own cultural and economic differences. But all have one tying common denominator, and that is Novica and you, who both have changed their lives in different ways but still, changed forever!
Novica has a most unusual Vice President of communications, who has served as a volunteer case investigator for the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law and the Centro Binacional de Derechos Humanos. She also wrote articles for many magazines and newspapers. Catherine Ryan has explored 43 nations to date and says “All my life I’ve worked to combine my desire to promote important causes with my fascination for meeting new people and exploring new cultures, and I’ve always felt lucky to lead an exciting life.” “But now, instead of just reporting on events as a traditional journalist, Novica has provided me with the opportunity – a great forum with a great audience – to actively promote real change.” She has traveled the world met many new friends, and really does love her job!
You must see the beautiful work done by these around the world artists, to say stunning is being conservative! Awesome wood sculptures & masks, handwoven rugs, paintings & photography. Beautiful, Beautiful work being sold here so please, come and see what you can have in your home today!
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