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River Stone Dowry Gift from PapuaA SYMBOL OF PROSPERITY AND LOVE This beautiful statue was hand carved in river stone as per ancient techniques by local artisans on the island of Papua. Its shaped like a coin to symbolize prosperity. Statues like these 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

They then added shredded leaves collected during thunderstorms and herbs harvested during an earthquake

Dimensions: Each statue is around 89 x 9 x 9cm

The human figure is an invitation for the Marapu to move inside the statue to protect and guide its owner through life

Scarabs were often found inscribed with the names of Pharaohs and sometimes with the names of their queens and other members of the royal family

Discs like these were given to warriors upon their successful returns as a reward

bringing emotional balance

made according to ancient tradition sometime during the 1970's

used for worship

Dimensions: Heights with stands: 52 and 40cm by 33 cm diameter and 9cm width

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It’s shaped like a coin to symbolize prosperity

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