more to come..
sculpture is everywhere in Bali
some kookier stuff
and some more
I really like that brain looking thing. Though I'm not sure what it really is.
And another shot of the stretch scoot.
I wish I had taken a side snap of it.
The gruesome figures with the women and the one of the hound surround a small temple that worships the god Shiva, one of the three main gods in this form of Hinduism. Balinese hinduism is a bit different from Indian.
The temple was placed close to the villages burial grounds.
Edit:
Here are some pics of those wood carvings I was telling you about.
From a big wood sculpture premises about 1/2hr out of ubud. There a few of these large style shop compounds that cater to a wealthy market. The wood is the best quality and the craftsmenship is excellent. There are some fantastic pieces here and also some silly or just wrong. I didnt get many shots off here. Just a few of the ones I liked and disliked most, I'll let you wonder which I liked and disliked
(excuse the pic quality).
One of the Artisans at work right on the floor outside of the main showroom.
And here is a shot of the other end of the carving market
A nice simple carving, great subject matter.
Not sure of the message here but cool none the less.
I would like to hop onto my soapbox right now and let you know a little a bout the plight of the bali dog with a picture and a link to an organisation that could do with any help it can get (hint, hint).
These poor guys are everywhere in Bali.
BAWA is a cool organisation headed by a lovely and passionate North American woman, Janice Girardi (I know because I was lucky enough to meet her). Along with a dedicated team. They are doing their best to help the situation and have made excellent headway..... But are seriously up against it.
Here is a link to there site. Check 'em out.
http://www.bawabali.com/about.html
If nothing else you could sign the petition this would be a major help for them.
The link to the petition is on the right of the page. They are nearly at their goal of 1500 signatures!
And while Im up on the box. I might aswell say that if anyone goes to Bali. If you go there with nothing in your suitcase and lets face it you may aswell 'coz you can buy whatever you need there. Then its a great idea to take stuff with you to give to any charity in Bali. Its something that a growing amount of Autralians (and I am sure other nationalities) are doing. Just load up your outbound luggage with whatever. Blankets clothes pillows books toys tools anything you think they could use. These people are extremely poor and can do with this stuff.
Hops of soapbox.
. the pics will explain...