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Eastern Art

Name Description Price
Buddha Head The solid cast stone composition of this piece reinforces the permanence of the Buddha's calming presence through time. The detailed casting, combined with the aged look of the finish, lends an air that just can't be found in the ceramic reproductions found at your average nursery! $55.00
Fat Fish Fat Fish-During Chinese New Year celebrations, a whole fish served at the banquet represents togetherness and abundance, while the twin fish symbolizes prosperity and wealth. The Chinese words for "fish" and "surplus" even sound the same! One (or two!) of these would look great at a water feature in your garden or courtyard! $55.00
Happiness Happiness! - Derived from ancient pictograms of a hand beating a drum placed on a stand, and a mouth underneath. This symbol represents joyfulness, and would make a stylish gift for newlyweds or a thoughtful housewarming gift- if you can bear to part with it! $33.00
Indian Shrine $33.00
Lucky Coin Lucky coin- long held as a symbol of wealth in Feng Shui, these make an attractive addition to your landscape. This could also be a great gift for a friend who's a little down on their luck, as a symbol of your wish for their situation to improve! $33.00
Praying Buddha Praying Buddha- this profound depiction of the Buddha in prayer, inset into its stone frame, has a grotto-like feel. What a lovely focal point for a quiet spot in your garden, courtyard-especially facing a garden bench! $27.50
Life of Buddha scene Life of Buddha Scene- this frieze of the Buddha, with his disciples attending to his every word, has a historical feel echoed in the copper-like patina of the finish. A wonderful, serene addition to your landscaping! $44.00
Temple Guardian Temple Guardian- the richness of the colouring with the gold trim finish befits the status of this piece as the guard to an equally ornate temple. This statue at the entrance to your yard or home would complement equally earthy tones of modern decorating and landscaping- adding colour without being garish! $55.00
Autumn - Chinese Autumn- The Chinese are so in tune with their surroundings that they have at least 7 different terms for the weather in autumn! The stylish black and gold would rightly suit a modern garden, especially near a big Maple, the classic symbol of autumn! $55.00
Spring - Chinese Spring- Did you know the Chinese have at least 9 words for the spring climate? With cherry blossoms so prevalent here in Australia, it is impossible to ignore this season of renewal, and the spring plaque would look right at home within sight of one! $55.00
Summer - Chinese Summer- just like us, the Chinese enjoy the beauty of this season. With the hum of cicadas, and the busy-ness of kingfishers, the Chinese celebrate the end of the year's first half in this season, just as we celebrate the end of the full year here- a good spot for this plaque could be near a pool! $55.00
Winter - Chinese Winter- the Chinese respect this time of year as one of rest from the hectic buzz of nature in the warmer months. A quiet spot in your garden, away from the rat-race and demands of daily living, would be a rightful spot for this stylish piece! $55.00
Chinese Seasons - All All 4 of the Chinese Season Wall Plaques. $165.00

Tribal Art

Name Description Price
Inca Mask Inca Mask- This piece harks back to a civilisation of great historical significance, which still fascinates us today! Despite our hi- tech ,everything now lifestyle, we still look to pieces such as this for a link to a time past which was simpler, yet culturally perhaps even richer! $22.00
Island God Island God- the quiet confidence this strong piece shows evokes a protective feeling in the viewer. The metallic finish emphasises its status as a deity, and would be a wonderful foil for equally structural garden settings! $33.00
Mayan Calendar Mayan calendar- this richly detailed piece has a fascinating history of origin! The Mayan calendar has been shown to not only be the closest in accuracy to the Atomic Calendar (even more so than our own Gregorian calendar), but reflects cycles in nature which our culture has largely ignored! The more that is discovered about this "wheel within a wheel", the more you will appreciate the significances this piece represents! $38.50
Mayan Mask Mayan mask- the soft contours of this representation of a Mayan Mask evoke a benevolent feeling, with the solidity of the cast stone composition giving a feeling of durability- as if it will always be there! A lovely piece for your garden, for quiet contemplation! $22.00
Seamless Cargo Seamless Cargo- The gentle curves of this piece feature the parent carrying the child, papoose-style, looking back to ensure the child is content. The lack of defined boundaries between the two exemplifies the closeness of this bond, and the stylised nature makes it flexible in its uses in different garden styles ! $27.50
Tribal Elder Tribal Elder- The solidity of this piece, and deeply-coloured finish, contrast beautifully with the blending lines in this form. It reflects the strength, combined with understanding, which must surely describe the role the tribal elder held in his society. A wonderful focal piece for any garden looking to make a strong, subtle statement! $33.00
Tribal Mask Tribal Mask- One can only imagine the ceremony which this mask would have found its place in! The strong lines would have reflected the importance of the tribal member who wore this. A courtyard wall would really benefit from such a vivid focus as this! $27.50
Egyptian Lady $13.20
Tribal Lady $8.80

Traditional

Name Description Price
Angel Cupid Angel Cupid- This would make a lovely gift for a housewarming or christening/ naming day! Angels have long been associated with protectiveness over those in their care, and give a feeling of never being alone ! $44.00
Bearded Lion Bearded Lion- This stately plaque would look great in a pair flanking an archway or doorway, standing guard as one enters the garden or courtyard, or even an entrance to your home ! $44.00
Braveheart Braveheart- The piercing eyes of the lion in this wall hanging instantly catch the eye of any passers-by, and the rich metallic finish befits the lion's status as king! A striking focal point for an otherwise uninteresting wall ! $55.00
Cameo Lady Cameo Lady- The windswept depiction of this lady ,combined with the aged finish, perfectly suits a classical Tuscan garden setting, or would look equally suited to a cottage garden! $66.00
Celtic Cross The iconic crucifix shape has elicited strong emotions for centuries. The intricate knot details in this Celtic Cross ,along with it's substantial proportions and solid construction, lends itself as a focus for contemplation, as well as an item of beauty in your garden or courtyard. Imagine this on a bagged and painted courtyard wall! $44.00
Lioness Lioness- Every king must have his queen! The lioness is the true provider & nurturer of the pride, and this piece combined with either of the lion designs featured here would make a most handsome pair! $33.00
Moon & Stars Moon and Stars- the timelessness of the "man in the Moon" image reminds us of our instinct to look skywards on a clear night, seeking out the moons phase and the familiar constellations, including the Southern Cross. This is also stylistically depicted on the plaque ! $33.00
Wind Face Wind Face- One of the 3 forces of nature, the wind has the paradox of only being able to be seen by its effects on the world around us. This depiction of what its face would look like is reminiscent of ancient carvings of their deities! $33.00

Contemporary

Name Description Price
And Child Makes One This gentle representation of the parent-child bond is contrasted in the solid cast-stone composition of this piece. The ambiguity in the gender of the parent & child, as well as the unclear boundary where the parent ends, and the child begins, reflects the closeness of the bond, and that this bond is common to all ,regardless of gender or race. A beautiful statement for your yard, or any space needing a strong focal point! $33.00
Cocco Cat This serene piece depicts the stylised cat taking a nap- imagine this piece basking in the sunshine of a yard, you or a pet-loving friend, may well want to join it! $27.50
Contemplation Contemplation- this soothing piece in the solidity of cast stone exemplifies the serenity of a water feature, or a quiet corner by a bench. It reminds us to pause and reflect, and this can only be achieved by stillness! $22.00
Crane Crane-few animals appear in so many ancient cultures as revered by the gods! The crane appears in ancient Egypt and Greece, and is said to symbolise happiness, especially in its mating "dances". In Japanese culture, too, origami cranes are said to be a sign of peace, so a peaceful garden setting would not hold this crane out of place! $27.50
Eye Eye- this modern take on the "all-seeing, all-knowing" eye lends itself to the more modern styles of landscaping, both in its shape and in its detail. Rather than being stylised, the brow is defined, and the piece appears as if it has been cut out of a full face! $16.50
Fertility Fish Fertility Fish- In so many cultures such as Jewish, Roman and Chinese, the fertility symbol of the fish was exemplified in both its numerous offspring, and its benefits to the soil when used to enrich it! A good omen for your garden! $22.00
Lips Lips- complete with beauty spot, this piece is modern in its subject, styling, shape and finish! A striking, contemporary feature for your garden with a cheeky touch! $16.50
Lunar Cradle Moon Cradle- the crescent shaped moon is seen here to rock the childlike being to slumber. This would be a stunning piece, seen under feature lighting on a moonlit night! $22.00
Mother & Child Mother and Child- the heart warming embrace depicted in this cast stone design appears to soothe, comfort, and just show the depth of the love felt for the child, the parent even lowering their body to the childs level! $38.50
Nurture Nurture- the protective hand on a burgeoning belly is an unconscious reflex that every expecting mum has experienced! It symbolises the love and responsibility felt for this being we have yet to know or meet. The sinuous curves exemplify the beauty of this image! $38.50
Pear Pear- a symbol of good luck in Chinese lore, they are an important component in Chinese New Year celebrations- what a great gift to a friend who celebrates this auspicious time of year! $27.50
Picasso Pair Picasso Pair- this item reflects the bond of an ideal relationship- where the two share a strong common bond, and yet retain their own individual traits which make them unique, and attracted them to each other in the first place- a fitting wedding/ commitment ceremony gift indeed! $38.50
To Hold To Hold - the cradling of this face in a hand greater than that of a humans, would evoke the feeling of being protected and consoled by a being greater than ourselves. A comforting thought that we are never truly alone! A beautiful, contemplative piece! $22.00
Tree Face Tree Face- long the ultimate symbol of longevity, trees are said to embody the knowledge and wisdom which can only come from long experience. A wonderfully timeless image, indeed! $55.00

Wall Plaques

Name Description Price
Cat on Pillow $55.00
Clipper Ship Clipper ship wall plaque- reminiscent of scrimshaw carvings, the depiction of this classic vessel on cast stone would appeal to all who have ever enjoyed the romance of times past. These vessels opened up vital trade routes between the continents, carrying exotic wares from equally exotic lands. This would definitely suit coastal homes, or for those who are happy to wish! $55.00
Fire Fighters Fire fighters- few Australian heroes have the status of our own Fieries! This depiction of the weary comrades, spent after their heroic efforts, symbolise the iconic Aussie mateship and desire to help out others in need. A beautiful gift for any in this field, as a sign of your appreciation of their efforts, or even for yourself or loved one, who have been fortunate enough to benefit from their incredible work! $55.00
Fossil Fish Fossil Fish plaque- the prehistoric world has long held a fascination for the young (and young at heart!). The cast stone relief of this fossil fish will have young and old not being able to resist reaching out to touch it, and the weathered finish complements the age this plaque represents. $55.00
Gargoyle $55.00
Horse Racing $55.00
Howl at Moon Howl at Moon- The deeply coloured wolves contrast with the lustrous moon and its beams of light, radiating to light up the midnight sky. The unusual shape of this plaque, combined with the lustrous finish, would look amazing in a moonlit courtyard! $55.00
Irises Irises- is it any wonder Van Gogh was obsessed with these blooms? These stylised irises would be a lovely foil in any water garden, or cottage garden, where these blooms have so rightfully a place! $55.00
Scarecrow Scarecrow- this naive styling of the scarecrow at work would be a lovely addition to a farmhouse or cottage garden. In its rustic colours and depiction of a scarecrow who is good at his job, this would make a lovely gift for the person who (thinks they have) everything! $55.00
Sea Bed $55.00
Wharf $55.00
Wild Horses $55.00
Koi Fish & Lily Pad $55.00
Griffin $55.00
Prize Catch $55.00
Rock Climber $55.00

Lawn / Pond

Name Description Price
Hippo $38.50
Crocodile Large $38.50
Crocodile Small $27.50

Christmas

Name Description Price
Santa Face Santa's happy face always adds cheer to Christmas. Hang this on your front door to welcome your Christmas visitors. $8.80
Noel A bright NOEL for your Christmas front door. $5.50
Angel Pair A cute pair of Angels for Christmas or anytime. $9.90
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