Old Thai Spirit House from Northern Thailand

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Well proportioned and beautifully ornamented, this old spirit house is created by master craftsmen in the temple 'vihaan' style. The spirit house features raised floral motifs and an array of coloured mirrors that fit neatly into the roof and walls in keeping with tradition. 'Chofa' finials grace the ridge ends and abstracted nagas finish the gable ends. The rear outer wall is also nicely decorated. This spirit house is larger and of better finish than most wooden spirit houses found in Thailand. The last photo in the series shows Wat Chom Tong, a temple in the north of Thailand. Please see below for dimensions and shipping charges.

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Characteristics:

Height: 28cm, 11 in

Width: 19cm, 7.5 in

Length: 34cm, 13.4 in

Weight: 1.1 KG

Condition:  Excellent

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Thai Spirit Houses

Referred to in Thai as ‘san phra phum', spirit houses demonstrate the unique blend of animism, Hinduism and Buddhism that exists in Thai culture. Thai spirit houses are diminutive residences for the spirits of the land (‘phra phum’). Normally a spiritual ‘specialist’ will be called in to determine the most auspicious place on a property to place the spirit house, almost always outside the shadow of the main house or building.

Nowadays they are often made of cement, often in garish colours, but there remain skilled craftsmen who create them using wood. Daily offerings are made to the inhabitants of the spirit house with the intention of placating them, and keeping them from creating mischief as well as inviting good luck for the human inhabitants of the property. Offerings may include comprise flowers, fruit, incense, betel, tobacco, candles as well as soft drink and even whisky or rum. One may also see little figurines in and around the spirit house called jao tii’, or Lord of the Land, represented by an old man and woman accompanied by angels, dancing girls, horses, elephants etc. Occasionally one will see a Hindu deity such as Lord Brahma or Ganesh.

Spirit house appear not just on individual’s properties but near very old, established trees, on the roadside or on the outskirts of a village, creating a special home for spirits. Sometimes special rituals are held here to placate the spirits and ward of misfortune and attract positive forces. Spirit houses play an important role in Thai culture and are considered imperative to maintain an atmosphere of calm and balance in daily life.

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Postage Costs (registered airmail)  

Australia – AU $50.00

Europe & United Kingdom – AU $60.00

USA & Canada – AU $65.00

Asia & Japan – AU $35.00

The item will be professionally packed to ensure safe arrival.

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Postage & Handling

·      We post worldwide from Thailand using registered airmail unless otherwise requested

·     Shipping usually takes 7-14 days (but as little as 4 days for some destinations and up to 3 weeks for others)

·     Items are professionally packed to ensure safe arrival

·     Items bought within a 5 day period can be combined to reduce the cost of postage

·     Customers can request insurance and will be notified of the additional cost (Insurance may not be available for some countries)

·     If an item is returned to us marked ‘Unclaimed’, the cost of sending it again will be the responsibility of the customer

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·      We agree to refund money paid for an item, less the cost of postage, or offer store credit to any customer not satisfied with an item

·     The item must be returned to us in its original condition, within 14 days of receipt to qualify for a refund or store credit

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About Us

sabai designs offers a dynamic collection of some of the most beautiful and interesting items available from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia and India. Our products are hand made by skilled artists, craftsmen and women and are often ‘one of a kind’ pieces. We are constantly stocking our store with exotic new treasures that reflect the colourful cultures and traditions of the East. We hope to support traditional and emerging skills in developing countries by finding a global market for their rich and diverse creations. sabai designs also supports Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for elephants in northern Thailand.

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