Salia, I Wayan Wangen, circa 1993

Description

Salia by I Wayan Wangen. Jackfruit Wood original sculpture, carved in 1993 by a Master Wood Sculptor, I Wayan Wangen. A veteran of Gus Tilem’s Award Winning Fine Art Gallery. specialising in wood carvings for 25 years. Master Sculptor I Wayan Wangen never makes the same sculpture twice.

The story of Salia is reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, they say here. It is the story of a young couple. The husband is required to go to war, however the wife is not willing to let him go. She threatens to kills herself if he leaves her.

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