{"product_id":"balinese-cremation-ceremony-hand-carved-relief-panel","title":"Balinese Cremation Ceremony — Hand Carved Balinese Relief Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNgaben — The Sacred Cremation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balinese sacred cremation ceremony, known as Ngaben, is among the most important rituals performed in Bali — a rite that sends the deceased onward to their next life, freeing the soul so it may enter the upper realm to reincarnate or unite with God. Far from being a moment of pure mourning, Ngaben is often a vivid, communal, even celebratory event, reflecting the Balinese Hindu understanding of death as transition rather than ending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carver has rendered this intricate ceremonial scene with deep respect for its spiritual significance — the procession, the ornate cremation tower, and the gathered community all captured with the precision the subject demands, the natural grain of the champaca wood adding warmth to a profoundly sacred moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Creation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis grand panel is carved from a single block of Magnolia Champaca wood — a species native to Indonesia prized by carvers for its fine, even grain and warm golden tone that deepens with age. Using traditional chisels and gouges, a master artisan dedicates approximately 5–6 weeks of focused work to bring this large-format ceremonial scene to life. No CNC machines. No power tools for detail work. Every line, curve, and texture is the direct result of a human hand guiding a blade through wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt nearly 39 inches wide, this panel allows the full ceremonial procession to unfold with genuine narrative depth, the relief creating dramatic shadow play that shifts throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere This Piece Belongs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis profound cultural piece is ideally suited for cultural collections, libraries, and spaces dedicated to Southeast Asian art and spiritual studies. A significant piece for those drawn to Bali's rich ceremonial traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnolia Champaca Wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 38.9\" W x 18.5\" H x 3.1\" D Inches ( 99cm x 47cm x 8cm )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Handmade product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a handmade \/ hand-carved art product, a slight differences and imperfection might occur (color, grain, size and\/or detail). Please consider before buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Production Time\u003cbr\u003eThis hand carved relief panel is made by order. Each pieces is made with passion and special effort. It takes approximately 5-6 weeks for production time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metawood","offers":[{"title":"Dark Brown Stained","offer_id":43426639806722,"sku":"","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Wood","offer_id":43426639839490,"sku":"","price":1429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/7099\/1874\/files\/Do_not_change__redraw__or_202606212248.jpg?v=1782053357","url":"https:\/\/metawood.store\/products\/balinese-cremation-ceremony-hand-carved-relief-panel","provider":"Meta Wood ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}