The Wayan Rendah Artisan Collection is brought to you by Ivy Bronx in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Wayan Rendah in Indonesia. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. This abstract work is beautifully carved by Bali's Wayan Rendah. Nestled warmly against his mother's breast, the child shares an inherent connection with her, conveyed through smooth details. Suar wood lends its rich grain to the piece. Rendah names it Ibuku, ''My Mother'' in Balinese. ; About the Artist: Wayan Rendah; Wayan Rendah's father began teaching him to sculpt when he was a boy. ''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,'' he says. ''After I finished school, I studied further because I needed more experience, and the tools and material I needed were beyond my financial reach. Exploring the abstract world refreshes my mind in creating new carvings.''
