Loyal Dog Wood-Carved Sculpture
A doe-eyed dog sits patiently atop any shelf or tabletop. Hand-carved of Balinese suar wood, this naturally-finished sculpture makes the perfect best friend to your home decor. Made Wirata works with local artisans to present this signed sculpture. - Suar wood
Approx. Dimensions: - 6" H x 4.3" W x 2.4" D
- Fair Trade
- Suar wood
- Signed by the artist
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly
Original Artisan Story:
Born on February 21st, 1978 in Gianyar, Made Wirata is a carver of natural talent. Gianyar is renowned producing famous Balinese artist and artisans, and Wirata's family has been dedicated to this art for generations.
Wirata first learned to carve from his father, who specialized in a particular style of carving locally known as sri bunga as well as keris - a traditional dagger. When he finished elementary school, he apprenticed with his uncle, who taught him to carve traditional images. In 1993, his interest in art lead him to learn from a cousin how the carving of modern statuettes. Wirata began to sell his work in order to sustain his studies and now several galleries in Bali are collecting his creations
By: Made Wirata
By: Made Wirata