Religious Sculpture(269 items)
Welcome to NOVICA’s Religious Sculpture Collection. In this collection, NOVICA brings together sculptures representing the world’s great religions, created by skilled, local artisans from around the globe.
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Featured Reviews on Religious Sculpture
Wood statuette, 'Serenity Buddha'





By Diana
Beautiful, inspiring statue
I am not a Buddhist, but I need some someone to remind me to relax and breathe. This beautiful statue sits near me as I work and does just that. The wood grain and carving is gorgeous and the Buddhas expression is perfect.
Wood sculpture, 'Hindu Romance'





Absolutely Gorgeous
This murti is incredible in detail and so skillfully done. Radha-Krishna in one murti, beautifully made with love. Thank you so much 3 I have placed an order for another murti, Lord Ganesh this time, and am confident it will be as beautiful 3
Wood sculpture, 'Buddha's Lesson'





By Lorraine
Such wisdom and peacefulness from this work!
I have watched this artist for a long time and admired so much of his work. This piece is an honor to have in my home and is a visible reminder of the dharma I want to live. Thank you Wyan for this beautiful work of your hands. It will be treasured by me as the gift it is.
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Wayan Rendah Wood sculptures
The artistry of Wayan Rendah has been featured in numerous periodicals, including Sunset magazine. "It gives me great pleasure when one of my statues inspires somebody," the artist says.
I was born in Bali on June 17, 1973. I'm the oldest of seven children in a family consisting of four brothers and three sisters. I started to learn to sculpt at the age of eight when I was still in primary school, learning from... read more
Popular Religious Sculpture
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Hand Crafted Balinese Suar Wood Buddha Meditation Statuette, "Serenity Buddha"
$147.99This beautiful statuette by Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah shows Buddha in a deep state of meditation. Hand crafted from native suar wood, the intricate detailing of Buddha's hair, face, and clothing is truly exquisite. The pose in which Buddha sits is traditionally known as , where his right hand represents enlightenment, and the left is the illusory nature of existence.
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Bronze Statuette of Balinese Buddha, "Earth Witness"
$49.99Meditating, Buddha sits in the lotus pose with his hands in the . This or hand gesture represents the moment when Buddha achieved enlightenment. As the story goes, Buddha was sitting in meditation with his left hand resting palm up in his lap, and his right hand touching the earth. Buddha was challenged by a demon, who asked him for a witness that would attest to his right to achieve enlightenment. To reply he touched the ground, asking Pthivi (the devi of the earth) that she witness his enlightenment. Adi Noviantara of Bali creates this beautiful statuette from bronze, with a slightly antiqued finish.
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Meditative Suar Wood Buddha Sculpture from Indonesia, "Enlightened Buddha"
$139.99Holding one hand in a symbol of meditation, Buddha sits in a cross-legged position, enlightened. Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah creates this depiction of Buddha, which he carefully carves by hand from suar wood with a beautiful natural grain. The attention to detail lavished over Buddha's hair and flowing clothes is simply stunning.
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Handcrafted Suar Wood Buddha Sculpture from Bali, "Buddha with Vitarka Mudra"
$137.99Holding his hands in the Vitarka Mudra, Buddha carries on his teachings in this inspired sculpture by Wayan Rendah. Hand-carved of suar wood, the sculpture possesses an intricate level of detail that captures Budd'as curling locks and flowing robe. A rich finish accentuates the wood's natural grain.