This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

This charming statuette, hand-carved by Made Wirata in Bali, depicts a curious brown bear. The artisan crafts the statuette from suar wood (an Indonesian hardwood) with great detail.

Product Features:

• Country: Indonesia
• Colors: Brown
• Materials: Suar wood
• Signed by the artist
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Dimensions: 7.8 inches high x 3 inches wide x 3 inches deep

Story Behind the Art:
Balinese artisan Made Wirata comes from a family dedicated to this art for generations. 'I first learned to carve from my father, who specialized in a particular style of carving locally known as 'sri bunga' as well as 'keris.' When I finished school, I apprenticed with my uncle, who taught me to carve traditional images. In 1993, a cousin taught me the carving of modern statuettes. I began to sell my work to sustain my studies and now several galleries in Bali collect my creations,' he says.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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