Sumba decorative stoneware and cowrie shell statuette with raised arms

The measurements for each height, to find the right spot for it:

• H 10 cm: 10 cm high, 9 cm wide, 4 cm deep, 460 g
• H 14 cm: 14 cm high, 8 cm wide, 4 cm deep, 680 g
• H 17 cm: 17 cm high, 9 cm wide, 5 cm deep, 1.2 kg
• Package: 12 x 11 x 6.5 cm for H 10 cm, 16 x 11 x 6.5 cm for H 14 cm, 19 x 12 x 7.5 cm for H 17 cm

What it is made of, from the stone to the base decoration:

• Material: sandstone, a soft and porous stone
• Manufacturing: hand-carved, each piece is unique, with its own variations in shade and grain
• Decoration: white cowrie shells on the front and sides of the base, jute rope wrapped all around
• H 10 cm: one row of cowrie shells on each side of the rope
• H 14 cm: one row of cowrie shells on each side of the rope, framed by engraved sawtooth friezes
• H 17 cm: two rows of cowrie shells on each side of the rope
• Back of the base: bare stone engraved with incised patterns

A simple silhouette with raised arms, seashells, and raw fiber: the Sumba statuette brings a bohemian, artisanal touch to an interior with natural materials. It pairs well with light wood, rattan, cane, and terracotta-colored walls. On its own, the small one catches the eye with its craftsmanship; together, the three heights create a gradation where the tallest one leads.

Where to place it, and how to keep it beautiful:

• Uses: shelf, console table, coffee table, bedside table, desk, bookshelf ledge, or mantelpiece
• Indoor use only, away from damp rooms
• Hold it by the base or the body, never by the raised arms
• Do not pull on the glued cowrie shells or the jute rope
• Dust with a dry, soft brush, between the shells and under the rope
• No water or household cleaning products: the stoneware is porous and will stain