Buddha Statue Teaching Hand Carved Wood Mint 30cm

A hand-carved wooden Buddha statue for a meditation corner, hallway console, or quiet shelf, finished in a soft mint tone with a gently aged surface. The seated teaching pose gives it a composed presence, while the painted folds and carved details keep the eye moving slowly over the form.

What the pose brings to a room

• The teaching gesture gives the figure a thoughtful, attentive quality, suited to spaces made for reading, reflection or stillness.
• The mint finish feels gentle rather than bright, with an aged look that softens the carved lines.
• The seated form has a grounded presence, helped by the natural weight of the wood.
• Carved robe folds and facial details add depth, so the statue feels considered from close up as well as from across a room.
• It sits well as a single focal piece, especially where morning or side light can catch the painted surface.

Suar wood, carved and painted in Bali

This piece is made from suar wood, a richly grained timber often used for decorative carving in Indonesia. It is hand-carved, painted and sun-aged in Bali, giving the surface its softened vintage character. Because of that process, small differences in tone, carving and finish are part of the piece rather than flaws.

Placing and caring for it

Keep it indoors, away from prolonged damp and strong direct heat. Dust with a soft dry cloth, and avoid soaking or harsh cleaning products, as painted wood can mark if treated too aggressively.

The teaching gesture in Buddhist imagery

In Buddhist iconography, the teaching Buddha is associated with the sharing of insight after awakening. The gesture is often understood as a visual reference to teaching, discussion and the turning of the wheel of Dharma, making it a meaningful choice for a study, meditation space or calm corner of the home. This Balinese interpretation brings that theme into a decorative wooden form, where the posture, expression and surface finish carry the mood without needing extra ornament.

Size and details

Height: 30 cm.
Weight: 2750 g.
Origin: Indonesia.
Material: suar wood.
Finish: mint painted, sun-aged vintage effect.
Range: Vintage Hand Carved Buddha Statues.

A thoughtful piece to give

It makes a considered gift for someone who enjoys Buddhist-inspired décor, meditation spaces, yoga rooms, or handcrafted wooden objects with a quiet cultural reference. The substantial feel and aged finish make it suited to a lasting place in the home.

Common questions

Will each statue look exactly the same?
No. Each one is hand-carved and finished, so the carving, colour depth and aged surface will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?
It is best kept indoors. Suar wood and painted finishes can be affected by damp weather and changing outdoor conditions.

Is this the laughing Buddha?
No. This is a seated teaching Buddha form, not the round-bellied Budai figure often called the laughing Buddha.