Description

Traditional use:
Miniature carvings often depict spirits responsible for illnesses and were used by shamans to remove and house malevolent spirits during healing ceremonies. Such carvings were then disposed of in the rivers or in deep forests.

Contemporary use:
As collectors' items; tribal art. These carvings are now difficult to come by as many elder carvers have passed on, or have discontinued carving.

This particular sculpture represents the Spirit of the Fangs. This piece is in Rengas wood, a deep red wood which is rarely used these days due to it's scarcity and irritant sap.

Artisan: Hassan
Artisan age: 70s
Ethnic group: Jah Het (Orang Asli)

Dimensions: 28 cm (h) x 11 cm (w) x 17.5 cm (l)
Weight: 1 kg
Type of wood: Rengas, with wax finish

Source: Kg. Sg. Koi, Kuala Krau near Jerantut, Pahang

SHIPPING OPTIONS:
Due to the size and weight of the carving, the shipping options are limited to:
1. Pick up (from Elevyn's office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). Once purchase is made, you will be contacted to arrange for the pick up.
2. DHL Express.
* please choose your shipping option accordingly when you check out.