The bust comes securely packaged in recycled cushioning material, measuring 19x9x7cm and weighing 1.3kg.
This handcrafted bust of a tribal warrior is a portable archive of ancient wisdom – created for all who love the wild, the symbolic, and the spiritual. Every detail speaks of status, fighting spirit, and connection to nature.
On the face: Traditional decorative scars as a sign of hierarchy and hard-won strength, plus a mother-of-pearl tusk at the base of the nose – a symbol of protection and shrewdness.
Around the neck: A necklace with two white turquoise stones in the shape of tusks (clarity and spiritual defense), combined with clay beads and gemstone chips (grounding and cosmic energy).
Embedded in the body: The Hopi hand (healing and ancestral connection), the sun spiral (cycle of life) and the bear paw (raw power and instinct) – symbols that connect the warrior with the powers of the earth.
Shaped from clay and fired using traditional smoke-firing techniques, this bust bears the marks of fire: smoke patterns that resemble forgotten writing, and a surface that showcases primitive art in its purest form. No two pieces are alike – each is unique and full of stories.
Why this tribal warrior?
Powerful symbolism: From the mother-of-pearl tusk to the bear paw – each element is a tool for meditation, rituals or shamanic practice.
Craftsmanship depth: The smoke firing not only gives the clay color, but also a tactile, almost living texture – as if the earth itself had shaped it.
A statement of authenticity: The rough features, earthy tones and archaic patterns make the bust an eye-catcher in any room – whether on the altar or in the ritual room.
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.
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Manufacturer:
The Ancient Way of Art
Michaela Saal
At Würdenwiese 7
DE 51643 Gummersbach
theancientway1912@gmail.com
