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  • Hanuman Balanese Wood Carving

    Hanuman Balanese Wood Carving

    Balinese wood carving, mid 1900’s. From the Hindu epic the Ramayana.This is the the courageous Hanuman, Lord Rama’s devout servant, one who finds contentment and cheer in all things.
  • Exquisite Indonesian Keris Handles (dagger hilt) Imported to the David Alan Gallery

    Exquisite Indonesian Keris Handles (dagger hilt) Imported to the David Alan Gallery

    17th-18th century wooden Keris hilt from Central Java, Indonesia.Late 19th century bone Keris hilt from Java, Indonesia.Defined by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Education) as a “Masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity”. The kris or keris is a distinctive, asymmetrical dagger from Indonesia. Both a weapon and spiritual object, krises are often believed to possess magical powers. Considered as or even more unique than the knife blades, the handles or hilts are extremely rare and...
  • Petrified wood desk

    Petrified wood desk

    It is always a pleasure to see our pieces after they are finished and have found their new home.Here is a photo of a petrified dining table that we modified last year, transforming into this amazing desk.The desk is made from petrified wood tiles, and the base is a mirror polished stainless steel.
  • Announcing Our New Petrified Wood Advertiser

    Announcing Our New Petrified Wood Advertiser

    Thank you to everyone who helped in putting together our upcoming petrified wood advertisement!Making things look and feel simple is sometimes harder than it appears…Looking forward to seeing it in print.
  • Japanese Wood Block Print Exibition In Solana Beach, CA

    Japanese Wood Block Print Exibition In Solana Beach, CA

    Edo period Japanese wood block printWe are very excited to announce that our next exhibition will feature hundreds of original wood block prints from Japan, most dating to the Edo period. The opening night reception will be Thursday, November 13th. Save the date, and make sure to sign up in the contact section of the website, under newsletter, to receive the official invite along with additional information.
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