'Wise Owl,' statuette | 
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| Brand: Novica
Category: Kitchen
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.9
Dimensions (in): 7 x 11 x 14
ASIN: B00011V1VA
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| Features:
| • | Delivery by June 17th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 6/10/2007. | | • | Handmade by I Wayan Rendah | | • | Ships from Bali within 7 days | | • | Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture |
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Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. This wise owl shows the depth of his wisdom through the captivating magic of its eyes. The owl is a night bird that is known for its distinguished mystery and as the bearer of knowledge. Wayan Rendah puts a great deal of attention into the details of the owl's features. The hibiscus wood of which this sculpture is made is responsible for the beautiful earthen hues that it portrays. This is an excellent piece for the library or as a gift.Artisan Info: I Wayan Rendah's work has also been featured in Home Maker's magazine and in Keepers of the Arts, a beautiful hardcover book available through Novica. "I was born in Bali on June 17, 1973. I am the oldest of seven children, in a family consisting of four brothers and three sisters. I started to learn to sculpt at the age of eight when I was still in primary school, learning from my father how to carve traditional statues from wood. Balinese woodcarving touches me very deeply. I have learned a variety of arts in Bali, such as gamelan dance, but carving a piece of wood gives me an incomparable sensation. "At first, I sold my statues to the sellers in the art market and at small shops. After I finished school, I studied with Wayan Purna so as to have a stronger foundation to build upon, because even at a young age I knew that what I wanted was to be able to create the ideas I had in my head. But to do this I needed
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