{"product_id":"set-of-5-tribal-sculptures-from-kalimantan","title":"Set of 5 tribal sculptures from Kalimantan and Sumba","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e SYMBOLS OF PROTECTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThis stunning set of wooden statues was carved by hand by local artisans on the islands of Kalimantan and Sumba in Indonesia, made as per ancient techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e For centuries \u003cem\u003ePatung Pagar\u003c\/em\u003e, the taller statues, were made to evoke protection and guidance in honour of \u003cem\u003eKaharingan\u003c\/em\u003e, the main, animist religion of the local tribe Dayak until the 1900’s. The Dayaks are the native people of Borneo, with its first independent kingdom as early as the 12th century. Besides being skillful farmers, craftsmen and hunters, they were once also one of the most feared warrior tribes in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e The shorter statues called \u003cem\u003eKaduma\u003c\/em\u003e were carved with a human form in honour of the \u003cem\u003eMarapu\u003c\/em\u003e (ancestral spirits). The human figure is an invitation for the Marapu to move inside the statue to protect and guide its owner through life. Marapu is the animistic\/ancestral religion practiced in Sumba, and its spirits 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003eThe suite comes complete with the black metal stands and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. Being artisan crafted, every piece is an original, showcasing the natural beauty of the wood with organic imperfections and cracks. The handmade metal supports carry their own authenticity, with subtle imperfections and the potential for a natural patina to emerge over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eHeights: Kaduma: ca 78 and 90cm with the stands, Patung pagar: ca 145, 155 and 160cm with the stands.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39486912167978,"sku":"21SETSTWO3","price":875.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/t1_4c99772d-9578-4eef-ac35-56ae6ecdbe5e.jpg?v=1757599060","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-ch\/products\/set-of-5-tribal-sculptures-from-kalimantan","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}