Art Gallery - Sculpture Wood - Relief Panels Animal Motifs
Artisan Crafted Gifts and Decor From Around the World

These Art Gallery - Sculpture Wood - Relief Panels Animal Motifs are available from Novica who in association with National Geographic bring a whole range of handcrafted items from small scale crafts workshops, often run by a single craft worker in the developing world.

'Racing Horses,' relief panel (Indonesia) $687.95 Rearing and prancing, two spirited horses race down forest paths beneath a rustling canopy of quivering leaves in the shadow of a tall volcanic peak. Their slender grace belies their enormous strength and stamina. Ketut Darma portrays the handsome st more... Pine and cedar wall panel, 'Horse Fancy' (Peru) $79.95 A majestic Peruvian walking horse flaunts a thick dark mane and forelock in this beautiful relief sculpture. Alexander Castro creates a charming portrait, capturing the animal's intelligence and pride. The wood grain adds a delightful depth to the wa more... Teak relief panel, 'Elephants on Parade' (Thailand) $89.95 Trotting jubilantly through the forest, baby elephant stays close behind father and mimics daddy's gestures. The Asian elephant is a symbol of Thailand and was highly prized by royalty. Nittaya Cherdchu sculpts this enchanting scene on a relief panel more... Teak relief panel, 'Strolling Elephants' (Thailand) $289.95 Marching through a forest of dense foliage, papa elephant guides his family to places unknown. Mother elephant follows with elegant and assured steps while their calf eagerly follows along. Jamras Thapinta brilliantly details each pachyderm to convey more... Wood panel, 'The Eagle vs the Dragon' (Indonesia) $87.99 This dramatic suar woodcarving is based on an ancient Hindu myth, depicting the famous eagle Garuda and a winged dragon. It is said that Garuda had to rescue the tirtha amertha ("elixir of life") by defeating the seven dragons guarding it. Meticulous more... Wood relief panel, 'Baby Turtles' (Indonesia) $63.99 Flailing tiny flippers, baby sea turtles find freedom in the Balinese sea. Nyoman Karsa carves the little hatchlings in a suar wood relief panel. Gentle waves wash across the base of the design. more... Wood relief panel, 'Battle of the Dragons' (Indonesia) $97.99 The earth trembles as fierce dragons wage war against one another. Breathing fire, they twist and snap, menacing one another with tooth and nails. Ketut Taram sculpts the sinuous images from Balinese suar wood, achieving astonishing details. more... Wood relief panel, 'Dragon Plays Ball' (Indonesia) $92.95 Looping his sinuous body in a spiral, a dragon grasps a ball. Dragons are a recurrent theme in Balinese art, revered for their divinity, while the ball symbolizes a peaceful life. Ketut Taram sculpts the intricate image in extraordinary detail, its o more... Wood relief panel, 'Elephant Parade with Monkeys' (Indonesia) $179.95 Playful monkeys cling to the wide backs of elephants who stride through the Balinese forest. Framed by banana palms and tall volcanoes, the whimsical portrait celebrates the world of nature. Ketut Sandi sculpts the scene in kepelan wood. more... Wood relief panel, 'Fire Dragon' (Indonesia) $102.95 In Balinese culture, the dragon symbolizes safety, protection, shelter, and clothing. Sculpting warm suar wood, Ketut Taram depicts a dragon in exquisite detail. Fierce spikes align themselves along his spine, while he hisses, baring sharp fangs. Eac more... Wood relief panel, 'Flying Dragon' (Indonesia) $54.99 Turning back on its long, spiked tail, a dragon flies through the skies. Ketut Taram depicts a sinuous winged creature of myth and legend. He creates impressions of power, intelligence and fearlessness in this suar wood wall sculpture. more... Wood relief panel, 'Leopards in the Forest' (Indonesia) $517.95 Emerging from the dense foliage, a family of leopards pads softly to the river. Father and mother watch warily as their cub bristles and growls. Ketut Sandi carves the dense vegetation and big spotted cats in a relief panel of Balinese kepelan wood. more... Wood relief panel, 'Lions in the Forest' (Indonesia) $289.95 Watching warily, two lions stand guard while a third leans down to lap water from a cool stream. A menacing growl seems to fill the hushed air in this elegant relief panel. Ketut Sandi expertly carves the dense vegetation and fierce felines from Bali more... Wood relief panel, 'Wild Horses' (Indonesia) $184.95 Wind caresses their long manes as wild horses test the air with flaring nostrils. Nyoman Karsa captures their beauty, freedom and intelligence in a superb relief panel. It reveals his artistry as well as his deep love of nature. more... Wood relief panel, 'Winged Dragon Figure' (Indonesia) $54.95 Fierce spikes erect along his spine, the beast hisses, baring sharp fangs. Sculpting warm suar wood, Ketut Taram depicts a winged dragon in exquisite detail. A divine creature in Balinese legend, the dragon is a recurring theme in the island's art. more... Wood relief panel, 'Winged Dragons' (Indonesia) $122.95 Raising their magnificent wings, dragons face off with menacing gestures. They twist and snap, breathing fire and threatening one another with fangs and nails. Ketut Taram sculpts the sinuous images from Balinese suar wood, achieving astonishing deta more... Wood relief panel, 'Winged Horse' (Indonesia) $82.95 Closing his eyes, Ketut Taram visualizes a winged horse that descends from heaven to bring joy and happiness to the whole world. He brings the dream to life in a beautiful suar wood panel. Sunbeams, flowers and clouds surround the mythical steed. more... Wood wall adornment, 'Dragon Game' (Indonesia) $72.99 Raising magnificent wings, dragons romp in a playful fight. They twist and snap, breathing fire and threatening one another with teeth and nails. Ketut Taram sculpts the sinuous images from Balinese suar wood, achieving astonishing details. more... Wood wall panel, 'Fiery Dragon' (Indonesia) $57.95 The recurrent theme of dragons in Balinese art underscores the legendary animal's divinity in their culture, a motif that has not escaped the artistic eye of Ketut Taram. Believed to be the guardian of the gods, this suar wood dragon fiercely protect more... Wood wall panel, 'Naga and Garuda' (Indonesia) $137.95 Powerful and beautiful, Naga the dragon and Garuda the eagle symbolize vigorous spirits to the Balinese people. Ketut Taram transforms suar wood into an exquisitely detailed panel as he carves it by hand with absolute artistic mastery. According to o more... Wood wall panel, 'Naga Duality' (Indonesia) $147.95 "To me, dragons symbolize the vigorous spirit of the Balinese people when facing adversity," confides Ketut Taram. Expert in the depiction of dragons, Taram depicts twin dragons under the yin-yang symbol of duality. He carves the suar wood wall panel more...