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Pair of carved buffalo horns
Pair of carved buffalo horns
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This genuine pair of Vietnamese buffalo horns captivates with the grace of its curved shapes. The surface is subtly engraved with patterns. of birds, reinforces the natural harmony of the whole and highlights the elegance of the horn. Each piece rests on a wooden base, designed to fit together thanks to small horn discs – one of the oval discs is missing, without affecting the stability or the charm of the object.
In Vietnamese culture, the water buffalo is more than just an animal: it embodies wealth, strength, and hard work. An essential companion in the rice paddies, it symbolizes perseverance and patience, qualities that are deeply valued. It is also a zodiac animal in Asian astrology.
It is found in traditional tales, poems and paintings, often depicted with a child playing the flute on its back – an image of serenity and complicity between man and nature.
Touch: smooth
Material: Light and dark beige horn, veined with black
Height: 56 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Origin: Vietnam