This amazing sculpture was hand carved from the trunk and root system of a tree.  There are two Buddhas carved into the tree, the Buddha in the upper section of the tree is seated on a lotus in lalita asana, a pose of ease with one leg pendant and resting on a lotus flower.  Beneath his right foot is a beautiful blooming lotus flower.  Lord Buddha's gossamer robes lie naturally over his body and cover his legs.  His right hand is outstretched naturally to his right while his left hand is held up to his chest.  He has a thoughtful countenance with closed eyes and well defined lips.  His nose and both hands are all a lighter shade of wood, this gradation is natural to the wood because the closer to the outside of the tree the lighter the wood becomes.

The second laying Buddha located in the lower portion of the tree is masterfully carved to incorporate the beginning of the roots of the tree.  His long legs are carved from the roots while his body is part of the trunk.  The Buddha's long body is lounging comfortably on lily pads that surround the base of the sculpture.  His right hand is in the jnana mudra or teaching gesture, while his left hand is tucked behind him in support.  His face is delicate and peaceful.  The face is entirely a lighter shade of wood, which really brings out the beauty of the Buddha’s face and frames it perfectly with the dark hair.  

Surrounding the base are more beautifully carved lily pads and a blooming flowers.  Some of the roots are sanded down in order to make them smooth.  The back of the sculpture is left in a more natural state, the knots of the tree are left raw which really adds a special dimension to the carving.   

Only master artisans are entrusted to carve tree sculptures because they must use the natural curves and contours of the tree to create there vision.  The vision of the artist is apparent in how he chooses to place the Buddha’s hands and how he elected to keep the natural knots of the statue and incorporate them into the front portion of the piece.  Rather than making the whole statue smooth, he kept the knots in some places which contrasts beautifully with the smooth surface of the carving.  Overall a magnificent sculpture!

This wood sculpture is a one of a kind statue, hand carved by the artists of Bali, Indonesia.

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