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Ethnic Stone and Shell Candle Holder 10cm | Sumba Handicrafts
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€29.00
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Handcrafted candle holder in Sumba stone: a refined ethnic touch in your décor
- Dimensions: height 10cm x width 8cm x depth 8cm approximately. Candle slot: diameter 4.5cm approximately.
- Materials: Sumba stone, natural cowrie shells, natural jute rope.
- Compatible with standard tealights (candle not included).
- Handcrafted: slight differences in appearance or colour from the model photographed, as well as minor imperfections are possible, testifying to the authenticity of each piece.
This ethnic candle holder made of natural stone is the result of the work of talented sculptors from the island of Sumba, Indonesia.
The stylized face expresses both strength and serenity, and is part of a long tradition of votive sculpture specific to this region. The body of the figure is dressed in natural jute rope and two rows of cowrie shells. These shells, which are very present in tribal decorative art, symbolize prosperity, protection and sacred femininity.
Because in Sumba, handicrafts are never only decorative: they also carry deep cultural and spiritual values. This beautiful sculpture with human features is a representation of the spirit of an ancestor or a protective deity of the home. Traditionally, this kind of object is used to watch over a place, ward off bad energies, or accompany a ritual.
Place a tealight in the designated location and it will diffuse a soft light that enhances the texture of the stone and the warmth of the shells. It will easily find its place in your home. Here are some ideas for scenarios:
- On a coffee table or wall shelf, alone or near other tribal art.
- In a bathroom or spa, to bring an ethnic and soothing touch.
Think outside the box! Treat yourself, or give this candle holder with its inimitable style to a lover of beautiful things. It is the result of an ancestral art. Through stone, rope and shells, an entire culture is expressed: a unique know-how, respectful of the material and meaningful.
For your safety, never leave a candle burning without adult supervision.
Sumba handicrafts: an ancestral tradition, between stone, rituals and natural poetry
Located in the east of the Indonesian archipelago, the island of Sumba is one of those rare places where craftsmanship remains deeply rooted in culture and everyday life.
Whether it's hand-woven textiles or limestone sculptures, each creation tells a story, often linked to the spirits of ancestors, nature and animist rituals that are still alive in some communities on the island.
Sumba stone candle holders, like the one you discover here, embody one of the many facets of this unique tradition. The stone, quarried locally, is shaped by hand using techniques that have been passed down for generations. The finishes, such as jute rope ornaments and cowrie shells, add a spiritual and aesthetic touch very typical of sumba art.
These decorative objects are never purely utilitarian: they are thought of as objects that make the link between man and his environment, between the everyday and the sacred. Adopting a handicraft object from Sumba means welcoming into one's home a fragment of a living, authentic and powerfully symbolic heritage.
- Summary
- This ethnic candle holder from Sumba is the result of an ancestral handicraft. Through stone, rope and shells, an entire culture is expressed: a unique know-how, respectful of the material and meaningful.
- Size
- 10cm
Height 10cm x Width 8cm x Depth 8cm approx. Candle slot: diameter 4.5cm approximately. Candle holder sold alone, candle not included. - Information
- This article may present imperfections and differences in appearance compared to the photographed model, proof of its artisanal origin and its authenticity.
- Delivery method
- Standard item
- Object type
- Decoration
- Material
- Shell / Mother-Of-Pearl, Stone
- Colour
- grey
- Origin
- Handcrafted and fair
- Patterns & Symbols
- Shells
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