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,

This set of 3 totems is handcarved in buffalo bone and wood and comes from the island of Sumba in Indonesia

It dates back to the mid 1800's and is made in Ulin wood

made in brass as per ancient techniques sometimes during the 1970’s

The necklace: ca 86cm tall by 35cm

A SYMBOL OF GUIDANCE AND GOOD LUCK

The feathers come from the island of Java and are considered a powerful and mythical symbol in many different cultures of the world

Terracotta means baked earth and has been used by mankind for thousands of years

It’s believed that the buffalo spirit gives special powers to medicine and that it helps humans to be strong

This beautiful piece in bronze was created by master artisans on the island of Java in Indonesia sometimes during the mid 1900’s

mat making

made as per ancient techniques

where many believe in animist religions