Sumba (or spelled Humba by the natives) is Indonesia's hidden island paradise and considered the unspoiled pearl of the area. It is located in the Eastern Indonesia and administratively part of the East Nusa Tenggara provincial territory. Boy, that was a mouthful! Its proven historical civilization ruins of the Sumba people on the island dates back to B.C. era and the landscape is low, limestone hills, rather than the steep volcanoes of many Indonesian islands. It's also twice the size of Bali and is gratefully underdeveloped. The fine, sandy beaches are great and still uncrowded, there are tons of funky megaliths and the serene interior landscape is dotted with high-rise thatched rooftops. These unique rooftops in the villages do stand out over everything there. The steeper roofs supposedly bring you closer to the ancient spirits…as will this bracelet. This bracelet does have a very organic feel and it does look like a piece that was made there. In fact, the big Indonesian Hardwood Bead surrounded by the Hand-Carved African Blackwood gives it its authentic flavor. The Puka Shell and Palm Wood remind you of the coastal beaches and the Large Bone Mala Skull represents the Rato (the Marapu spiritual leader). I love this piece and the way it sits on the wrist--it just looks like it is from that part of the world. It's a piece that will remind you to get out to those types of places before they become spoiled. Just whisper to your Rato to guide you there.
Sumba Bracelet
- Unique and One-of-A-Kind!
- Stretch Bracelet
- Made with Puka Shell, Indonesian Hardwood, Palm Wood, Hand-Carved Water Bufflo Bone, Hand-Carved African Blackwood, Yak Bone and a Bone Mala Skull
- Fits Wrist Size 7" (will fit wrists 6.75" - 7.25" circumferences)
- Packaged in a custom-stamped drawstring cloth bag and includes a product info card that lists the name and what the bracelet is made out of