These small coffins are 2” long and the lid closes. They are plastic and the perfect miniature for Sand Therapy. One (1) in order.
Throughout history, coffins have served as potent symbols in various cultural and religious traditions. Their significance extends beyond mere containers for the deceased, embodying complex meanings related to rebirth, transformation, ancestral worship, and spiritual beliefs.
Coffins have symbolic meanings in various cultures, representing protection, preservation, and the afterlife in ancient Egyptian culture, rebirth and transformation in Hindu traditions, death and closure in Christian burial practices, and cultural values and ancestor worship in African cultures.
Coffin designs reflect beliefs in the journey to the afterlife, social status, and aspects of the deceased’s life, such as their occupation, cultural values, aspirations, and achievements.
Coffins are used to honor and communicate with ancestral spirits, symbolically connecting the living and the deceased, and acknowledging the importance of the spiritual realm and the influence of ancestors on descendants’ lives.
African funeral rituals focus on celebrating the life of the deceased, with vibrant and colorful coffin designs that highlight positive qualities, achievements, and joyous aspects such as favorite hobbies or symbols, striking a balance between grief and celebrating a life well-lived.