Product Description

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Leaning forward with concern, a mother kiwi caresses her chick with a gentle beak. Kadek Rudyana sculpts rounded bodies, soft feathers and bright eyes, realistically depicting the birds. Pine wood lends its warm grain to a charming work. Artisan Info: "My name is Kadek Rudyana. I was born in 1974, the youngest of six children, in a village that has fostered the art of woodcarving for many years. "When I was younger, I never thought that one day I would be a sculptor. I come from a poor farming family. I still remember the time I asked for money. Instead of giving money, my mother threw a piece of wood toward me and told me to work so that I could have money. I could not blame her for this. It was her way of teaching me to be strong in facing the hardships of life. "To pay for my own school expenses, I started to learn woodcarving when I was just an elementary school student, together with other children. Times were hard then, but I was strongly supported by my parents who would always say to me 'you have to work hard.' I studied as hard I could, learning from my teacher and asking friends who were already my seniors in carving. And I experimented a lot on my own."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #791788 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: NOVICA
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 5.00" w x 2.00" l, .64 pounds

Features

• Delivery by December 24th guaranteed with STANDARD shipping if order received by 12/10/2009. Delivery by December 24th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 12/16/2009.
• Handmade by Kadek Rudyana
• Ships from Bali within 7 days
• Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
• Signed by the artist