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ETERNAL LIFE AND LUCKThis beautiful ensemble includes a large cowrie shell necklace and a set of 3 peacock feathers, complete with the blackened metal supports. The necklace comes from Papua New Guinea and is handmade with Cowrie shells that have been embroidered onto a crochet base made out of natural fibre. In Papua this type of necklace is used during ceremonies and is custom made for each person, Its round outside shape symbolizes the universe, while the circular hole

The people of Sumba has since antiquity been skilled in stone carving

They were traditionally worn by village heads during ceremonies and in battle

SYMBOLS OF GUIDANCE AND SPIRITUALITY

25 x 19cm diameter

The statue comes complete with its black handcrafted metal stand and its story

This beautiful statue was hand carved in stone as per ancient techniques by local artisans on the island of Papua

of justice

Bronze crafting in Java flourished as early as the 8th century

The necklace was made as per ancient techniques with spiral shells

The dowry statues were hand carved in river stone as per ancient techniques by local artisans on the island of Papua

known as datu

each labe iis ca 14