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| Working in his hi-tech office a dentist leans thoughtfully over his patient. Armando Ramirez creates
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| Holding tightly to her broomstick a witch soars through the sky. The crescent moon shines behind her
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| A vision of profound spiritual impact this sculpture expresses the artistic reverence of Balinese cu
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| Both born of legend a handsome unicorn and playful fairy take to the skies. Alain Vachaudez sculpts
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| This proud rooster is a cocky fellow. Nana Adu Amankwapam I carves the bird by hand from naturally d
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| Standing atop each other three frogs look upwards as they form a tower. In many cultures they are re
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| This Siamese cat will sleep anywhere on a bookshelf a sofa and even on a computer monitor. Nengah S
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| He steals a kiss as she whirls across the dance floor in his arms. Her skirt swirls around them as t
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| Sitting on the petals of a lotus throne a fairy mermaid enjoys the sweet fragrance of life. Alain Va
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| Calmly surveying his coastal world an Australian pelican comes to life in Balinese albesia wood. Nen
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| A tall white angel reveals the gentle features of a spotted kitten who clasps her paws in prayer. Th
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| Wearing a tutu of rose petals a fairy bows as she completes her dance in honor of Mother Nature. Her
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| The white wedge on the back of his head distinguishes the male bufflehead duck. Small and quick this
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| He sits and wraps his tail around his body yet he is ready to leap to his feet at a word from his ma
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| A gentle angel reveals the sweet blue eyes of a Siamese cat who clasps her paws in prayer. This whim
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| Wayan Rendah depicts Santa Claus in traditional Balinese style carving the rotund figure from suar w
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| Ganesha beats a rhythm on the dolak drums as he sits on a dais. The Hindu deity with the head of an
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| Hooting softly two wise owls confer with one another. Jose Pinpinco creates their crystalline contou
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| A tender scene of peaceful family love is protrayed in suar wood by master artisan Wayan Rendah of B
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| Gajah means simply "elephant" in Balinese. Nyoman Karsa carves this piece from suar wood its elegant
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| Proud and beautiful a hawk stands guard over her tiny hatchling. Wayan Rendah carves an image of pow
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| The camera man follows each scene through the lens of his state-of-the-art camera in an extraordinar
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| Sanjeev Saxena carves natural soapstone into a majestic Indian elephant. So skillful is he that he s
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| In the Akan language we say 'mo moyen nkuta wiase se kosua ' which means 'hold the world gently in o
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| Akosua Anima is a name bestowed upon female children in Ghana. This girl possesses a strikingly flat
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| In supple metaphor Nyomang Karsa uses suarwood for celebrating the physical endurance and ethereal g
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| Working in suar wood Nyoman Karsa creates a wonderfully realistic clumber spaniel. The versatile hun
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| A mother sea lion waves a flipper as though in greeting. Her baby snuggles close beside her gazing a
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| Dolomite comes to life through Alexandre Costa's expressive artistry. He transforms the stone into a
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| Lord Buddha' expression is serene in this exquisite sculpture. The tranquil visage features elongate
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| The trancelike yogi bows his body and presses his head against open palms rocking back and forth on
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| A mother's love is a source of inspiration for Eric Darko. Completely devoted a mother lifts her chi
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| Sitting with hind legs crossed and back straight a cat rests its paws to breathe yoga energy. Nengah
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| Working in ceramic Christian shapes a pristine sphere. Oxides add a delicate green to the piece evok
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| The deep love between a mother and daughter are expressed in this handmade Celadon ceramic set by Th
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| Kneeling in his heavy armor Don Quixote de la Mancha declares his love for Dulcinea. Armando Ramirez
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