Wood statuette, 'Cat Purrs'
Moving his front paws rhythmically as he purrs, a Balinese cat gazes devotedly at his human. The elegant feline is realistically sculpted from warm suar wood. Made Mudana demonstrates his absolute mastery of his craft with this enchanting statuette. In Bali, the cat is a special animal. People are not allowed to take the life of a cat, and if by accident one is killed the person must bury it and make an offering, otherwise he or she will be cursed with bad luck.
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