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Wood statuette, 'Playing Kemong'

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Product ID: 88520

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12.4" W x 13.0" H x 9.4" D

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Weight: 5.1 lbs

Suar wood

Signed by the artist

Ships from NOVICA Office in Indonesia.

Wood statuette, 'Playing Kemong'

Tradition is Wayan Dirga's muse, inspiring him to carve an extraordinary sculpture of a man playing the kemong. Often used to mark the midpoints of melodies, the kemong is a small gong usually made of bronze, with a knob that is hit with a mallet. This well-detailed suar wood piece effectively conveys the dedication and determination of the kemong musician.

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Wayan Dirga

"You could say I was born with a talent to carve, which I developed by merely observing my parents and relatives at work every day."

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Wayan Dirga

"My name is Wayan Dirga and I was born in 1969. Most of my family members are carvers, for it is a family legacy that has endured several generations. You could say I was born with a talent to carve, which I developed by merely observing my parents and relatives at work every day. My inspiration comes from Balinese customs and traditions.

"Competition is hard here in Bali, for there are many good and expert carvers. This makes the life of the carver a very uncertain one because it makes it difficult to sell our work.

"I'm grateful for what Novica is doing to promote artisans' works to the whole world. Hopefully, my art works will be accepted, and I will appreciate any criticism that would improve my work."

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