Hand Carved Ikan (Fish) Statue From Java

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Hand Carved Ikan (Fish) Statue From JavaTHE SYMBOL OF LIFE This beautiful statue was hand carved in stone by local artisans on the island of Java in Indonesia, made as per ancient techniques. Ikan means fish in Indonesian. The fish has since ancient times been worshipped for its connection to water. Besides being considered a sacred animal, its also a symbol of life, power and the vast knowledge we have inside. Its believed that the fish takes you on a journey of serious soul searching,

It comes complete with a blackened metal stand and it's intriguing story printed for you in a beautiful envelope

being the ultimate symbol of completion

Dimensions: Heights vary between around 49 - 51cm tall with the stand

Modang villages showcase their tradition of art with intricate motifs of spirits

mythological creatures and ritual objects were carved exclusively by the datu

20 x 18cm diameter

The spoons are carved with human forms at the top in honor of the Marapu (ancestral spirits)

Small: 8 x 8cm

HOW IT WORKS AND WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Since ancient times Marapu is the major animistic/ancestral religion practiced in Sumba

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SYMBOLS OF WISDOM AND COMPASSION