Hand Carved Wood Decorated Jewelry Box from Indonesia - Bhoma Treasure 16 to 18 inches A small painted wooden nose

A small painted wooden nose graces the face of each of the intricately detailed birds

ingeniously shaped like a pair of legs

Taking inspiration from the colonial architecture of Cusco as well as by the textile traditions of the Inca

the weaver chooses to use black for the background

Colorful floral motifs are painted by hand

Hand Carved Wood Decorated Jewelry Box from Indonesia - Bhoma Treasure 16 to 18 inches A small painted wooden noseGusti Ngurah Semarajaya is a hardworking artisan from Indonesia, seamlessly combining wood carvings with painting. He designs this jewelry box, which is hand carved from local jempinis wood. He paints the striking image of Bhoma on its surface, a fierce looking god that is known as lord of the forest and protector of small villages. The box opens to reveal four small compartments that surround one large compartment, all lined with polyester velvet for