Large Tribal Comb From the Tanimbar islands

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Large Tribal Comb From the Tanimbar islandsA SYMBOL OF PEACE AND HARMONY This beautiful comb was hand crafted by local atisans on the Tanimbar islands in the Maluku province of Indonesia, once part of the Dutch East Indies. Made as per ancient techniques its carved in makassar ebano wood inlaid with delicately laced whale bone. Since ancient times whale bone was used to make jewelry and amulets in the Maluku region. It is believed that the whale teaches you to listen to your inner voice and

incense cone or your favorite spice on one side and an incense stick on the other

SYMBOLS OF GOOD LUCK

The Toba Batak is one of six groups among the Batak people of northern Sumatra

When filling the piece with spices or other things please make sure they are dry

the art of pottery making has been a tradition since antiquity

This very special set of Toba Batak statues was hand carved in wood by local artisans on the island of Sumatra

The plates have different motifs like you can see in the photo with the 6 discs and being handmade each piece is slightly different

Each statue is wide and deep 8 x 8cm with the metal stand

The dayak are one of the native groups of Borneo

The shells are cut round in tribute to the Moon

This beautiful mask comes from Kalimantan in Indonesia and is carved in wood with ancient techniques by local artisans

25 x 22cm diameter