Balinese carved skulls

For most people skulls symbolize death and seem to be scary as they remind them of the finite nature of life. For “Skull Bliss” each skull tells it’s own story and is not to be thrown away but used to create exceptional artwork.

Carved bull skull from Bali
Carved bull skull from Bali

“Skull Bliss” is based in Bali, Indonesia and was inspired by the Balinese culture which respects every human being. Balinese follow their Hindu belief which stands for a balanced life and the endless cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution.

Balinese carved skulls
A few examples of the Skull Bliss’ work

However, they still kill animals for food but don’t accept to just waste the by-products. Instead, they clean the bones and apply traditional carvings on them that usually have a religious background. We totally love the approach to use bones in order to create gorgeous skull carvings with them. That way they give each animal it’s dignity back and make them an artwork for eternity.

Bulls and buffalos skulls
Bulls and buffalos skulls

Dive into our huge selection of extraordinary skull decoration and get inspired be the countless carvings and immaculate love for detail.

Carved caw skull from Bali
A caw skull with horns
Carved skull
Carved skull

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