house sculpture

Jaifah Aksornsri finds inspiration in the architectural styles of ancient Lanna temples for the design of this spirit house. According to Thai customs, when people finish building their own houses they create a san phra poom, or guardian spirit house. A Buddhist ceremony takes place to invite a protective spirit to inhabit the small house. It is believed it will bring luck, happiness, success and security against mean spirits or enemies who might threaten the family or their home. Painted a glossy white, the wood spirit house glistens with red and clear mirrors.

Living a whole existence of adventures, lessons and discipline, this old sage comes from distant lands to help you find enlightenment with a series of symbolic gifts. Hand-carved to detail as an homage to Chinese philosophy, this kadam wood sculpture, crafted by Motilal and Ayush from India, portrays the old master carrying an apple, representing abundance, and a legendary sword, a sign of protection, both items inviting you to transform your life.

In designing this traditional spirit house, Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri draws inspiration from the architectural styles of temples from the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is customary for people in Thailand to build a san phra poom, or "guardian spirit house" when they finish building their own house. A Buddhist ceremony takes place, inviting a protective spirit to live inside the small house. These spirit houses are believed to bring luck, happiness, success, and security to those within the home. Handcrafted from wood, a small set of red stairs leads to a spirit house that is given a bronze-tone finish with colorful mirrored glass accents.

In designing this traditional spirit house, Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri draws inspiration from the architectural styles of temples from the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is customary for people in Thailand to build a san phra poom, or "guardian spirit house" when they finish building their own house. A Buddhist ceremony takes place, inviting a protective spirit to live inside the small house. These spirit houses are believed to bring luck, happiness, success, and security to those within the home. Handcrafted from wood, red stairs lead to a spirit house that is given a bronze-tone finish with colorful mirrored glass accents.

Barking excitedly, a potbellied dog with wrinkled skin wags a happy tail. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association depict the itzcuintli, a cheerful species prized by ancient man. Sculpted in clay with a stucco finish as funerary offerings, they accompanied their masters in death to aid the soul in crossing rivers of blood along the road of the dead.