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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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