NOVICA Artisan Handmade Wood Mask Traditional Rama Wadang from Java Brown Multicolor Indonesia Folk Art Cultural Hinduism Floral 'The Dharma Rama'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Dharma, the moral code of the Gods, has always guided Rama in his feats and duties, making him a righteous prince, human and incarnation of Vishnu. This unique worldview has shaped the lives of many around the world, helping to build a fair and wise society and motivating Javanese artisan Gunadi to hand-carve this wadang wood mask in the traditional style of the region. The artwork is painted by hand, displaying the majesty and elegance of the islands in every polished detail.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyIntended as wall decorAbout our Artist: Update 2023 I was born into an artisan family ??? that's why I decided to work in wood batik, especially since this job also provides income for my neighbors. Batik painting on wood is a very unique craft that may only be found in Yogyakarta, my hometown. It's a city that is very artistic, cultured, and has a high appreciation for its rich history. We have so much heritage here, including temples and palaces. Very friendly local people and delicious traditional food, all set in beautiful natural scenery. At first, I wanted to preserve the hand-painted batik on these various crafts to empower my neighbors so they could have additional income for their survival. The complexity of this batik painting on wood makes me even more motivated to continue to preserve this craft. Today, I work with the help of ten artisans, including my family members. The traditional batik motifs that I use are classic traditional motifs that have been used by our ancestors. The Parang, Kawung, and Truntum motifs have deep historical values that inspire me and greatly affect the life of the Javanese people. Preserving culture is one of the goals I want to achieve. For this reason, I hope that in the

• Size: 7.5 x 5.25 x 2.6 inches
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Gunadi to craft this item
• Product info: Wadang wood, nylon cord