Hand carved in Bali from a single piece of crocodile wood, our serene Buddha emits a sense of tranquillity and calm. The face of the Buddha is beautifully smooth and polished, in contrast to the surround, which shows the natural bark and texture of the wood. Our Buddhas are made by skilled artisans working in small community groups. Each Buddha is slightly different no two are ever identical. Master carvers teach the youngsters their skills; helping to keep traditional crafts alive. Additional information: This is a totally hand made product, carved from natural wood. Dimensions may vary slightly. Exact colour/grain of wood cannot be guaranteed and slight differences in style and facial expressions are inevitable.Crocodile wood, (Zanthoxylum) is a member of a large and diverse botanical family of fast-growing hard wood trees, so-called because of their distinctive rough and scaly bark which, when in growth, is covered in prickles. It is also referred to as Satin wood, on account of the smooth, coolness of the finished surface. It is indigenous to many countries; including Indonesia, Nepal, India, China and South America. Used in traditional medicine and an important culinary ingredient - the highly prized ripe berries are used in hot, spicy sauces. Crocodile woods natural hardness means it can be carved into finely detailed and intricate designs; giving a very crisp appearance. It has a natural and distinctive pale colour and is used as faux ivory. Historically, it was in great demand for complicated inlay decoration in European furniture. Dimensions: H20.5 - W13 - D6.5
