Antique Hibiscus Wood Carving of Teaching Buddha

The incredible carvers of the Bali village Mas revere the woods they choose for carving. It is an important part of the entire process. These antique logs are very old, seasoned, naturally fallen and well protected, then studied for the best design by the natural shape and grain of the wood.

This serene and gentle buddha is carved from a hibiscus log into the Vitarka Mudra, a posture which evokes the energy of teaching and intellectual discussion.