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Large White Stone Dowry Gift from PapuaSYMBOL OF PROSPERITY AND LOVE This beautiful statue was hand carved in stone as per ancient techniques by local artisans on the island of Papua. The dowry is shaped like a coin to symbolize prosperity. Statues like this were used in marriage proposals since the people of Papua believed that the marriage would be as sturdy as the stone they used as the dowry. Dowry is an ancient custom that continue to be expected and demanded as a condition to accept

Being artisan crafted with natural materials or organic in nature

medium dowry: ca 30 x 42 x 10cm

The necklace comes complete with a blackened metal stand and its intriguing story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope

friendship and family

Being artisan crafted each piece is slightly different with natural imperfections

Shark Bone

dating back to the 1980's

26 x 20cm diameter

The statue comes complete with the black metal stand and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope

and the ultimate symbol of enlightenment

Dimensions: 24 x 10 cm and heights 40 and 50cm with the metal supports

Marapu is the animistic/ancestral religion practiced in Sumba