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Musical Frogs I Artisan Crafted Limestone Balinese Frog Figurines (Set of 3)

Musical Frogs I Artisan Crafted Limestone Balinese Frog Figurines (Set of 3)

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Working with Fair Trade certified organizations is an important part of what we do. This product is made by artisans that are fairly compensated for their skilled work, and helps provide a living wage as well as safe work conditions.


Sweet and talented, musical frogs play traditional Balinese musical instruments including the kajar, the gangsa and the ceng-ceng. Nyoman Rely carves the expressive statuettes by hand from limestone, its natural hue accentuating every vivid detail.

Kajar is a small kettle with a muted bass, held on the lap and played with a hard stick. The gangsa is a traditional Balinese instrument played with a mallet which differs in hardness depending on the instrument and its range, and the ceng-ceng are cymbals.

  • materials: Limestone
  • Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
Each: 4.1 in. H x 2 in. W x 2 in. D

Artisan Information

Nyoman Rely

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I was born March 3, 1969, in Sukawati, Bali. In Bali, people are tied to tradition so we aren't expected to move away. Today, most people in my neighborhood prefer to work in construction instead of wood or stone carving. This is because the economy in my country now makes people pursue their needs, not their skills or talents.

My parents had a small shop selling groceries, so our living conditions were limited. I learned silver work when I was in elementary school — my father taught me. By senior high school, I was able to pay my school fees with the money I earned from working in silver.

"I'm a married woman with two daughters and one son. My daughters are both in the university while my son is in his first year of elementary school. Since orders for silver are constantly decreasing, my husband and I decided to split our work. He still works in silver and I started a new project, which is stone carving. Friends taught me and, by observing my friends work in stone, I myself became more interested.

"I bring my designs to life with the help of four stone carvers that my friends recommended. I always involve elements of Balinese culture in my designs. Proudly, I want to introduce the beauty of Bali's cultures.

"We work principally with limestone brought from Java. Sometimes the colors might be slightly different, since my designs are crafted of natural stone. The tools we use are very traditional ones, like hammers and chisels.

"My friend Wayan Suessen, a Novica-featured wood carver, introduced me to Novica. I hope you like my designs, and that your purchases will help me pay for my children's school fees. I want them all to be able to graduate from the university."

Supplier Information

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NOVICA was started with a dream to create a better world for artisans, because a better world for artisans is a better world for all.

Along the way, the founders of NOVICA discovered something very important - as artisans around the world succeeded, there was also a visible and profound impact on the communities around them.

Your purchases are that powerful. They directly and indirectly provide for education, help with health care, fund basic needs, support children, preserve disappearing arts, and of course, spread happiness around the world.

The founders of NOVICA had a vision of the future that is not one of mega factories producing cookie cutter products for all to cheaply consume. Instead, a bright future that celebrates artisans who take the time to create an item by hand. A future where time is protected, where stories are told, where unique details are honored. Love, respect, inclusiveness become driving force.

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United States shipping only. Expedited shipping is unavailable. Allow for 1-2 days extra processing time. This product may ship separately from other products in your order and may have longer than normal shipping timelines as it will ship directly from its country of origin.

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