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RESPECT AND GOOD FORTUNEThis beautiful ensemble includes a monk statue with alms bowl and a set of 3 peacock feathers, complete with the blackened metal supports. The monk statue was made by hand in hardened sand by local artisans on the island of Java in Indonesia, known since antiquity for their exquisite carving techniques. Its depicting a Buddhist monk with an Alms bowl, given to him at his initiation and being one of the most important symbols in his life. Alms are

who are also spirit mediums

The Cockatoo is an iconic creature known for its sociability

It depicts 2 roosters and a cotton bud shape which makes a sound like a bell

have different meanings

The front of the set is smooth with a matte shine and the sides and back are matte without surface treatment

representing the voice of Buddha and serving as an invitation to focus on mindfulness

initiations

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

it’s been an important part of life since antiquity

The intricate design reflect the deep respect Papuan people have for nature and the ocean

Dimensions: ca 33cm diameter x 22cm heigh

Marapu is an ancestral religion practiced in Sumba