MS Abstract Figure Necklace Display Handcarved Wood Bali Fair Trade
This simple abstract handcarved wood display come to us from Wayan Sumantra of Mas, Bali and his family. Standing a smidge under 12" tall, this sturdy display piece has a base that is about 3 x 5". It can be used to displace necklaces /or can be a nice decor piece on it\'s own. Stained matte black to show off your jewelry to perfection. Meet our carver in his own words: My name is I Wayan Sumantra. I was born in 1979 in Mas Village in Bali. I have been learning to make a wood carving since I was in primary school, starting from making the one already carved until creating my own idea. It was my father who the first teach me how to carve and then I start learning from other carver in Mas village. Besides as a wood carver My father is also a farmer.
In first of March 2006, I married Komang (a girl who lives in the same Banjar with me) and now we have a beautiful daughter named Ni Luh Putu Mahayani.
We sell the carvings to the local art shops and in the morning market (Pasar Pagi) in Sukawati. IWe sell the carvings to the local art shops and in the morning market (Pasar Pagi) in Sukawati. I always hope someday my carvings will be known by the people from all over the world. And I am really lucky because I met a very nice and kind woman named Sharon who’s now become my second mother. She helps me by selling my carvings in America. I know the rest of this stuff is boring but please read it anyway. Questions? Please e-mail before bidding. All of our items are handmade and imported from Bali, Indonesia unless otherwise noted. I describe my items as accurately as possible including any defects I can see. I\'ll mail via USPS Priority Mail unless you request otherwise. Shipping is $8.00 to the US and $10.00 to Canada. I will combine shipping for multiple items purchased within 7 days when feasible to go into one box. Combined shipping prices apply only if you pay with one payment. Paying for each auction individually will result in higher shipping costs for you, so please e-mail me first.
International buyers, please e-mail for shipping costs. With the new postal rates meaning airmail only, it may be more than you want to pay. Please note that I list items as "handcarved figure" with the actual purchase price on the customs form. Please don\'t ask me to list a lower price or to list as a gift. Washington State residents please add 8.9% sales tax or provide your wholesale number. I take checks, MO, and PayPal. You will receive an automatic notice from eBay for your convenience. If you need a combined invoice please e-mail me. I try to ship no later than one postal day after receipt of your payment. I will try to let you know if I\'m out of town and when I\'ll be mailing if there is an exception. If you don\'t hear from me immediately, please be patient. I have chosen my Bali suppliers carefully to provide you with a quality product. Occasionally there will be a problem or something wasn\'t what you expected. E-mail me within 3 days of receipt of the item(s) and we\'ll negotiate a refund, return or something else. We donate to health and education projects in Bali, particularly those helping women and children make a better life. See "about me" for more information. We\'re proud members of the Fair Trade Federation and Co-op America.
Oh yes, just one more thing: Matur Suksema means thank you in the Balinese language. Thanks for bidding |