Wood Sculpture from Indonesia - Three Wise Monkeys nov22bb pewter clasp

pewter clasp

they weave the colorful accessory in shades of orange

or Mexica as they called themselves

Balinese artisan Rian Kusuma creates this pair

Komang Agus Saputra hand-carves the pendant of bone and sets it on a dark brown faux suede cord

Wood Sculpture from Indonesia - Three Wise Monkeys nov22bb pewter claspThree 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. Suar wood 0. 23 lbs 4. 5 inches H x 7. 8 inches W x 2. 4 inches D