Large Hand Carved Ikan (Fish) Statue From Java

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Large 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,

and live in couples

mindfulness

The handcrafted metal stand also bears the marks of traditional craftsmanship

As each piece is artisan crafted

Being handmade each piece is slightly different

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

Every piece is an original

The feathers: heights vary between around 43 - 75cm tall with the stand

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

The set comes complete with black stands and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope

including a sitting Buddha statue on a blackened metal stand and 2 glazed urns

The Buddha figure is crafted by hand in hardened sand by local artisans on the island of Java in Indonesia