{"product_id":"set-of-2-ancestral-totems-from-sumba","title":"Set of 2 ancestral totems from Sumba","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eSYMBOLS OF PROTECTION AND GUIDANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted from buffalo bone and wood by the talented artisans of Sumba in Indonesia, these figures carry the heart of the island’s rich spiritual traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"p1\"\u003eThe carved bone figures at the top of the totems are depicting a couple in honour to the Marapu (ancestral spirits). The human figures are an invitation for the spirits to move inside the totems, and protect and guide it’s owner through life. Marapu is an animistic\/ancestral religion practiced in Sumba.The Marapu are believed to be the occupants of the eternal heaven, living in couples and leading a similar existence to men. One of these couples are believed to be the ancestor of the Sumbanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003eThe set comes complete on black metal stands and their story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. Being artisan crafted, every piece is an original, showcasing the natural beauty of the materials with organic imperfections. The handmade metal supports carry their own authenticity, with subtle imperfections and the potential for a natural patina to emerge over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003e Dimensions including the metal supports: heights ca 17 and 20cm x 6 x 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAvailable delivery destinations and shipping options are confirmed at checkout. If your destination is not listed, please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kirschon.com\"\u003einfo@kirschon.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering to check whether delivery is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kunti1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52707964256585,"sku":"24TOWB1","price":131.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/t6.jpg?v=1753537731","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-ch\/products\/set-of-2-ancestral-totems-from-sumba","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}