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Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Nengah Sudarsana

Hand-carved wood art in Bali and Java

"From an early age I loved natural things – plants, animals, birds or sea life… I particularly want to create wildlife and other animal themes in an exact, realistic and original way…."

Update (2008)

Working with you has created a much better life for me and my family. Before, I could hardly afford to live in a single room home. Now I live in a house with three rooms, and have my own car. Most importantly, I now support many other artisans who work with me. My family and I live a much better life, and five other families now benefit directly from my sales. I'm also able to help my relatives, especially the younger children, who now have shoes, clothes, and an education that they couldn't have before.

Since joining you in 2004, I have also grown in my realization of how we as Balinese fit into the whole world picture. Before, I was like a lot of fellow Balinese people in that my thinking was centered on Bali only, as if Bali was the world! Now I realize more how we are just a piece of the puzzle. When I read your comments about my work, I'm filled with a great sense of well-being and pride to be able to create something that others value. After all, in Bali, we are a mere spot in a vast ocean, and I realize this now when I see responses from all over the world! Often I look on a map or a globe to see where my shoppers live. It's amazing that my carvings are now in so many various places, and I am here. It is almost as if part of me has traveled to those other places and is now residing there.

Original Artisan Story

From an early age I loved natural things – plants, animals, birds or sea life. I have a special appreciation for the often neglected dogs that populate all Balinese villages and, when I see the way Western people treat their animals, I hope that someday Indonesians will appreciate their animals as much!

When I was still quite young, I knew I had an ability to translate nature into artful things of beauty. Because my life has always centered on animals and other natural themes, I use these as my subjects, usually interpreted in tropical woods. Now I have the opportunity to create art subjects incorporating not only Indonesian wildlife but also creatures from all corners of the earth.

Although I have no formal art training and work purely from my own inspiration and intuition, I know what looks good and what doesn't look right in a carving. I particularly want to create wildlife and other animal themes in an exact, realistic and original way. Each piece is carefully created with this realism in mind. I will not allow anything out of my hands that I wouldn't want to own and display in my own house. It's my highest desire that every design go to a home and give great joy for as long as the owner has it.

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Lisa

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04/12/2021

"I love these"

I bought a mouse for my sister. I liked it so much I bought a sec9md one for myself. They are sturdy and work perfectly.

Best Uses

Keeping door open

Purchased Item:

Charming Mouse in Black, Hand Carved Suar Wood Mouse Door Stopper in Black from Bali

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Lisa

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04/08/2021

"GREAT"

RE: WOOD Stopper, Baby Turtle Great door stopper, high enough my needs.

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Baby Turtle, Baby Turtle Suar Wood Door Stopper from Bali

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Julie

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04/03/2021

"A beautiful bird"

I love the details and character the artist put into his work. I have other bird sculptures from US artisans but this one is my first international piece and a favorite. Many compliments from friends and relatives about the realistic portrayal. Thank you to the artist for blessing my home!

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Nature art

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Hooded Merganser Duck, Hand Made Wood Sculpture

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WILLIAM

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04/01/2021

"Beautifully detailed Mallard"

Enjoy the hand detail! Feathering would be more realistic were they thinner for more realism

Best Uses

decorative, eventually to go in Canadian cabin

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Elegant Mallard, Hand Painted Wood Female Mallard Duck Statuette from Bali

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Joanna

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03/27/2021

"Lovely wood piece"

This is a beautifully made and very charming piece. Looking at this gives the feeling that it was not only created by a gifted artisan, but also done with love. Highly recommended.

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Snoozing Cat, Natural Finish Suar Wood Sleeping Cat Sculpture from Bali

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Elaine

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03/23/2021

"Very clever and fun!"

This is very sturdy and quite cute - well made and very charming. works great although the edge could be a little sharper. What a great piece of art craft!

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Helpful Cat, Cat-Themed Natural Wood Back Scratcher from Bali

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