NOVICA Artisan Handmade Wood Figurine Jempinis and Benalu Manta Ray from Bali Brown Indonesia Sculpture Animal Themed Beach 'Calm Manta Ray'

NOVICA works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer! About this item: Displayed atop a benalu wood fragment, an elegant manta ray calmly explores ocean waters. Balinese artisan Yudi Suardo diligently hand-carves this manta figurine from jempinis wood, displaying a beautiful natural grain. The benalu wood fragment will vary greatly in size, shape, and color.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyWood grain and color can vary slightly About our Artist: Yudi Suardi says, 'My father is a wood sculptor. He taught me how to choose good woods, carve and finish them. Sadly, the young generation today rarely wants to carry on with Bali's sculpture traditions. This is why I was especially interested in learning. I use woods like suar, jempinis, and benalu wood, which can be obtained from local timber traders. Benalu was not used in sculptures but only as firewood. But I saw the enormous potential in this wood because of its unique and fascinating shapes no two pieces are ever identical. So I incorporate it into my work. Honestly, I am inspired by my surroundings, from animals and trees to our Balinese culture. My designs are different because I combine benalu wood with other shapes that make teach image unique....