Giriama Post
Giriama Post
Height Range - 55.5”-69.5”
Hand-carved out of a single piece of wood, and placed on a pedestal, all designs are unique. Symmetrical cut-outs in lower part of stele indicate hips of the abstracted human representation.
The Giriama people of Kenya hold onto their ancestral beliefs and are known for their tradition of carved wooden posts and commemorative sculptures - also called kikangu.
By honoring the energy and presence of "koma", or ancestor spirits, these grave posts also fulfill an important role as mediators between the world of the living and the spirit realm. The abstract and geometric forms of kikangu serve as a diagrammatic representation of a spirit.
Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same. As a result, our website photos are a close representation of the items available, but may not be identical to the ones you receive. If you prefer to select an exact item, please notify us at info@thewanderlane.com and we will send photos of what we have in stock.
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