Homage to Baubo - Handcrafted backflow incense cone holder made from traditional clay - powerful reminder of femininity

Baubo arrives safely packaged in recycled cushioning material, measuring 20x10cm and weighing 1.56kg.
Crafted from traditionally fired clay, each holder is a unique, handcrafted piece, showcasing its exceptional smoke-firing artistry. This holder serves not only your spiritual practice but also as an artistic addition to your altar accessories. Inspired by ancient Greece, we honor Baubo, the goddess of humor and fertility, with this beautifully sculpted piece. The backflow design allows the fragrant smoke to flow gently and meditatively through the sculpture, adding an extra dimension to your incense ritual. Perfect for those seeking to deepen their spiritual practices or simply looking for an aesthetically pleasing and meaningful decoration.
Baubo's name means belly, cave, uterus, womb. Baubo's belly is simultaneously her head, her eyes are her breasts, her vulva is her mouth, with which she tells suggestive jokes and laughs. In most depictions, she has no arms and only suggested legs.
Baubo's most famous story is her encounter with the goddess Demeter. Mythology tells of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility, who was grieving deeply for her abducted daughter Persephone. Baubo made Demeter laugh by lifting her skirts and humorously exposing her genitals while telling bawdy jokes.

They both laughed so hard that Hades became curious, rose to the surface, and after some back and forth, released Persephone from the underworld. And so it came to pass that the earth, the fields, the seas, and everything else became fertile once more.

Baubo remains a powerful reminder that femininity, acceptance, and laughter contain a deep, spiritual power that enriches and strengthens life.

My clay sculptures and jewelry pendants are less replicas of excavated treasures than my own intuitive interpretations. I allow the creation of each piece to unfold naturally, always inspired by my knowledge of the Neo- and Paleolithic periods, as well as by my extended stay in mystical England many years ago.

Each of my manufactured pieces is 100% made by my own hands, without the use of molds, stencils, etc., and is therefore unique, which is further enhanced by the random coloring during the firing process in the fire.
My works are not glazed but receive their silky matte sheen through polishing with agate before firing, which enhances their beauty from within.
Working with clay and then firing the pieces in fire grounds me considerably - I would be very happy to share this feeling with anyone interested in my pieces.

I am happy to implement commissioned work or my own ideas for a specific piece of work, provided it is compatible with my way of working.
Feel free to contact me about this.

Incense cone holder with backflow, spiritual incense ritual, Baubo Goddess, altar accessory, handcrafted smoke burning art

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Manufacturer:
The Ancient Way of Art
Michaela Saal
At Würdenwiese 7
DE 51643 Gummersbach
theancientway1912@gmail.com

Warning notices for backflow incense cone holders
1. Fire hazard
Never leave the container unattended while it is in operation.
Place the container on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
Keep the container away from flammable materials such as curtains, paper, or fabrics.
2. Risk of burns
Do not touch the cone holder when it is hot.
Allow the cone holder to cool completely after use before touching or cleaning it.
Keep the container away from small children and pets.

3. Cleaning and maintenance
Let the container cool down before cleaning it.
Do not use harsh cleaning agents or abrasives.