Vintage Gold Painted Spirit House San Phra Phum

A spirit house is a shrine to the protective spirit of a place. Found in the Southeast Asian countries of Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and some part of the Philippines.

Spirit houses are miniature abodes for the spirits of the land (‘phra phum’). Made of wood, or more often cement nowadays. As the one we have here is made of cement. In Southeast Asia, most houses and businesses have a spirit house placed in an auspicious spot, in a corner of the property. The location may be chosen after consultation with a Brahmin priest. Daily offerings are made, like flowers, fruit, incense, candles, as well as assorted foods and drink. These serve to appease the spirits, keeping their mischief to a minimum and bringing good luck and prosperity to the human inhabitants of the property.

Often the spirit house will be appointed with figurines of the guardian spirits (‘jao tii’, or Lord of the Land) represented by an old man and woman, along with those of other attendants- angels, dancing girls, elephants, horses, etc. The designs of spirit houses can take various forms: temple buildings, pavilions, and typical residences of the area. The Buddhist temple main sanctuary is a popular style.

We currently have one outdoor spirit house available.

Dimensions 28.5″ × 20″ × 77″

* We also currently carry a few Thai San Phra Phum (Spirit House) in wood and in different scale. Please contact us for more pictures and details for your purchase.

Vintage piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.

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