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Petrified Wood BowlThis gorgeous bowl is made in petrified wood from the island of Java in Indonesia and is between 5 25 million years old, dating back to the Miocene Era. Over time the wood transformed into stone, making it incredibly strong while maintaining its original structure. Petrified wood is an exclusive stone, prized across the globe for its rarity, natural beauty and exotic allure. It's the state gem of Washington and one of the worlds most environmentally

It is said that by ringing the bell

The dance moves from village to village

This communal network represented a marvel of collaborative engineering

made with a human form in honour to the Marapu (ancestral spirits)

Being handmade each comb is slightly different

The ringing can also be a callout for protection and a way to ward off evil spirits

and predict auspicious days for particular events

The necklace was made as per ancient techniques with Abalone shells and natural fibre by local artisans on the island of Papua

Dimensions: 83 x 18 x 18cm with the metal support

The sound of the bell is considered to bring good luck and to welcome divinity

Shell necklaces have since ancient times been worn by the people of Papua to enhance the body as well as marking status and achievements

The tradition to make ladle for ceremonial purposes dates back to antiquity