Sealed with a kiss, love brings a man and a woman together and forever in a sculpture by Made Wirata. He selects suar wood for this sculpture, allowing the natural grain to accentuate his work with organic artistry.

Product Features:

• Dimensions: 11.75 inches high x 5 inches wide x 1.8 inches deep
• Country: Indonesia
• Product Features: Handmade
• Material: Wood
• Color: Brown

Story Behind the Art:
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.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.