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Thai Akha Entrance Totem (Spirit Guardian Post)

Name: Thai Akha Entrance Totem (Spirit Guardian Post)
Brand: Flea Market
SKU: ORIENTAL_0066
Price: 13300.00 THB
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Thai Akha Entrance Totem (Spirit Guardian Post)

A traditional Akha minority totem, originally placed at the entrance of a hill-tribe village as a protective marker to ward off bad spirits and safeguard the community. Carved from a single piece of soft local hardwood, the form is intentionally primitive and symbolic, reflecting the Akha belief that spiritual guardians need only simple, powerful representation. Weathered surfaces, deep natural erosion, and tool marks speak to years of ritual use and exposure to the elements. Now mounted on a custom metal stand, it becomes a striking sculptural object that carries both cultural meaning and raw, minimalist beauty.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

23 x 20 x 120 cm

Place of Origin

Northern Thailand, Akha ethnic minority

Period

Early to mid-20th century, circa c. 1900–1950.

Colour

Weather Brown, Wood

Condition

Antique condition consistent with age and prolonged outdoor or semi-outdoor use. Visible surface wear, erosion, minor losses, and a rich natural patina throughout. Areas of softening and cracking to the wood are present, typical of aged teak. Structurally stable and mounted on a later metal stand for display.

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