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Ethnic Statuette in Stone and Shells 14cm | Sumba Handicrafts
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An ethnic statuette typical of Sumba handicrafts
- Dimensions: height 14cm x width 9cm x depth 9cm approximately. Weight: 900g approx.
- Materials: Sumba stone and natural cowrie shells.
- 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 beautiful statuette is an elegant and symbolic piece, fashioned in a light stone, typical of the traditional crafts of the island of Sumba.
His stylized face, with frank and minimalist features, evokes an ancestral figure with a deep gaze. The base is intricately decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns, reminiscent of the tribal carvings found in the sacred architecture of Sumba. A necklace of cowrie shells surrounds the character's neck, adding a tribal dimension that catches the eye.
In Sumba, these statuettes are more than just decorative objects. They belong to the animist tradition of Marapu, an ancestral belief that the spirits of ancestors continue to watch over the living. The cowrie shells, present on this piece of art, serve as lucky amulets : they invoke fertility, spiritual wealth and protection against evil. The geometric patterns engraved on the base refer to the tribal signs of identity of each clan or family.
This statuette is distinguished by its natural elegance, its special aura, and can thus be integrated into different styles of decoration. For example, you can simply place it on a sideboard or a console, alone or with other ethnic works, for an "art gallery" effect.
It bears witness to an ancestral know-how and a living culture, which are passed on to us by the craftsmen of Sumba. Each piece is unique, hand-sculpted, and made from raw natural materials. Adopting one of these objects in your home means bringing a fragment of humanity, history and spirituality into your living space. And above all, it is to honour authentic craftsmanship, and to participate in the preservation of a living memory.
The statuettes of Sumba: between ancestor worship and the art of living
On the Indonesian island of Sumba, traditional statuettes are not made for decorative use. They embody an ancient spirituality, deeply rooted in the daily life of the Marapu peoples, the animist religion still practiced today by some of the island's inhabitants.
These statuettes, hand-carved in stone or wood, represent figures of ancestors or protective spirits. They are generally placed in homes or near sacred places, and watch over the living, promote harvests, protect against diseases or accompany rites of passage.
Their style is deliberately sober and stylized, almost archaic, to emphasize their symbolic rather than realistic function. Their sometimes androgynous and fixed forms remind us that they are bridges between the visible and invisible worlds.
Beyond their spiritual role, these statuettes reflect a way of life that is harmonious with nature and traditions. They tell the story of the pride of a people for whom respect for the elders, the elements and know-how is a philosophy in its own right.
Adopting a Sumba statuette means inviting a fragment of this thousand-year-old wisdom into one's home, and giving meaning to the decoration through memory and transmission.
- Summary
- This pretty statuette made of stone and natural shells is a symbolic piece, typical of the handicrafts of the island of Sumba. It is distinguished by its natural elegance, its special aura, and can be integrated into different styles of decoration.
- Size
- 14cm
Height 14cm x Width 9cm x Depth 9cm approx. Weight: 900g approx. - 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
- beige
- Origin
- Handcrafted and fair
- Patterns & Symbols
- Shells, Tribal pattern
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