With eyes closed, a lithe cat assumes the yoga padmasana, or lotus position. Nengah Sudarsana carves this signature sculpture from native suar wood, exalting its rich grain. Cats are a favorite theme for the Balinese artisan. 6.25 H x 4.5" W x 2.4 D

Product features:

• Dimensions: 6.25" H x 4.5" W x 2.4" D 
• Weight: 0.6 lbs 
• Matrial: Suar wood 
• Signed by the artist
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Made in Indonesia

Story behind the art:

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 someday that 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 others 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 would not want to own and display in my own house. It's my highest desire that every piece goes to a home and will give great joy for as long as the owner has it.