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Wood statuette, ‘Thoroughbred Family’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, horses, novica, sculpture, wood - animal collection
Inquisitive and intelligent, horses emerge from the blond grain of suar wood. The thoroughbred’s bloodline is seen in mother and son, as her body language, bright eyes and flowing mane are repeated in the yearling. Nyoman Karsa carves the piece with delicate hands, reflecting his passionate dedication to animal causes.
Quartz pendulums, ‘Magic’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, gemstone collection, geometric & modern, novica, sculpture
Shaping natural quartz, Guena creates a beautiful set of pendulums. They are perfect for crystal therapy and are calibrated for radiesthesia, a science known by Egyptian pharaohs. The ancient science uses the human body’s vibrational fields to access information about other objects; it does so by measuring and evaluating the quality of this interaction on one’s own body. White quartz is thought to radiate and absorb energy, while green quartz is linked with health and healing. Rose quartz is believed to ignite the pink flame of love.
Wood statuettes, ‘Supraba and Arjuna’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, hinduism & spirituality, novica, sculpture, wood - buddhism
Hindu legend describes the good deeds of Supraba, a goddess who helps Arjuna kill Niwatakawaca, a giant who has been threatening God and human life in heaven and on earth. When Supraba seduces the giant, Arjuna shoots an arrow directly into his mouth, bringing about Niwatakawaca’s death. Nyoman Sedayatana portrays the pair in elegant crocodile wood statuettes. Carved and painted by hand, the graceful pair stands on lotus blossoms.
Wood statuette, ‘Loving Hearts’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, novica, romantic & family, sculpture, wood - abstract
Twin hearts nestle side by side, carved from the rich grain of suar wood. Arising from each, a couple links arms and melds their lips in a passionate kiss. Made Marya sculpts an enchanting affirmation of love.
Wood sculpture, ‘Resting’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, novica, romantic & family, sculpture, wood - abstract
Tired, a man sits with elbows over knees in this sculpture by Eric Danquah. He carves the piece of sese wood with flawless precision, extracting the luster of the wood’s rich grain. Danquah calls this abstract piece Ahome gye, which in the Akan language means “taking a rest.”
Wood statuette, ‘Three Wise Monkeys’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, novica, sculpture, wildlife, wood - animal collection
Three monkeys crouch in a row. One covers his eyes, one his ears and one his mouth as they wisely “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” Wayan Rendah carves the whimsical trio from the warm grain of Balinese suar wood, expertly detailing each simian feature.
Wood statuette, ‘Young Golden Retriever’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, dogs & cats, novica, sculpture, wood - animal collection
Poised attentively, a golden retriever gazes lovingly into his owner’s eyes. Made Mudana elicits the lifelike form from Balinese suar wood with its elegant grain. Alert ears, soft eyes and bristling whiskers are detailed in a realistic sculpture that almost seems to wag its tail.
Green quartz crystal, ‘Prism Point’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, gemstone collection, geometric & modern, novica, sculpture
Guena selects a green quartz crystal, subtly polishing its natural contours. Crystals are powerful elements that interact with human moods. A gentle gemstone believed to attract balance and harmony, green quartz fosters tranquility.
‘Virgin of the Milk’
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: andes, art gallery, colonial replicas, novica, paintings, view by region
Lulli Luca exalts Mary’s humanity as she tenderly proffers her breast for the infant Jesus. Crowned by a radiant halo, she gazes at the child with maternal love. Luca works in the style of the Cuzco School, painting replicas of colonial religious portraiture found in the city’s convents. The work is enhanced by luminous applications of gilt. A silver plate is affixed to the back; it bears the artist’s signature. .950 rating silver
Gemstone trees, ‘Love and Joy’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: art gallery, gemstone collection, geometric & modern, novica, sculpture
Believed to ignite the pink flame of love, rose quartz blooms like cherry blossoms on golden stems. Guena creates a delicate statuette to showcase Brazilian gemstones. A second tree flaunts multicolor foliage of amethyst, quartz and carnelian. Carnelian is linked with creativity, courage and happiness, while amethyst is thought to cleanse, purify, restructure and renew. Growing steadily over the centuries, changing with the seasons, trees are a symbol of stability and permanence.