The Nyoman Karsa Artisan collection is brought to you by World Menagerie in association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Nyoman Karsa in Indonesia. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. Employing local suar wood, Nyoman Karsa skillfully carves this image of Balinese monkeys. The pair strikes a loving pose, embraced in an expression of nature's intimacy. Subtle details complement the wood's alluring grain. Imbued with ecological sentiments, the work offers a unique touch to any interior. Says Karsa, “Outside is the natural world; the lives of animals depend on human behavior. Numerous hunters travel around the world endangering the lives of animals, while only a few people concern themselves with finding the best way to save them from entirely disappearing. By creating animal statuettes I offer an alternative for animal lovers.” About the artist: Nyoman Karsa; Nyoman Karsa learned woodcarving from his father and the senior artists of his village. 'I have had my own workshop since 1987,' he says. 'I usually carve sculptures from ebony, sugar, crocodile, and hibiscus woods. Each wood has specific characteristics of color, durability, and aroma. Some of my pieces deal with traditional dances, the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata, sports, animals, and abstract figures. When creating a sculpture, I first see it in my mind.'
