Thoughtful delivery service

Easy 30 day returns

Certified Reviews

Description

Vintage bronze Buddha headA SYMBOL OF ENLIGHTENMENT Created by artisans on the island of Java in the 1950s, this striking piece in bronze is a captivating blend of ancient heritage, meticulous craftsmanship and deep symbolism. Buddhism began to flourish in Java at the time of ancient kingdoms Sailendra and Majapahit (8th to 15th centuries). This was also when the tradition to of making Buddha statues in bronze began, through trade and cultural exchange on the Silk Road.

The Ginkgo biloba tree dates back over 200 million years and is native to China where it was revered in ancient Buddhist and Daoist traditions

The masks are believed to scare off evil spirits and sickness as well as protecting from natural disasters like drought and floods

Farmers create small shrines in the rice fields

The necklace comes from Papua New Guinea and is handmade with Cowrie shells that have been embroidered onto a crochet base made out of natural fibre

In several myths in Southeast Asia the rooster has the power to revive the dead

Being artisan crafted in a natural stone each piece is slightly different with natural imperfections

and the triumph of good over evil

Heights with the stands vary between ca 37- 44cm

The buffalo is one of the most important animals in Indonesia

A SYMBOL OF THE GREATEST BLISS

This beautiful set was made in brass by local artisans on the island of Timor in Indonesia

The Balinese worship her with elaborate rituals