When I bought this Buddha from woodcarvers in Bali, the statue was shiny and new. (Super shiny, in fact, since they were using shoe polish instead of paint!) I didn't care for the finish so I figured some good old Oregon weather would give the statue some character.
Camphor wood is very soft and the weather did more than give character. Poor Buddha's hand fell off and he lost his knees. Finally I decided I'd better make him a home or there wasn't going to be much left of him.
Buddha: Camphor Wood, Hand-carved in Ubud, Bali by a very nice family that lives on the side of the Volcano.
Buddha Shrine: Pine, Recycled Cupboard Door, Hand-cut Appliques, Gold Leaf, Miller Latex Paint, Spar Varnish.
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