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This\u003cspan\u003e wooden wick Umalagad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecandle has been infused with natural silver\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emica and eco friendly black dye that is paraben and phthalate free. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These are currently on sale due to the labels not being the right size for the jar for the current batch. However, as part of my beliefs in not putting things to waste, I've used them on these candles. It is more of an aesthetic factor and does not affect the performance of the candle itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alamat Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44422688342165,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2146\/8565\/files\/Polish-20240323_205849796.jpg?v=1711241966"},{"product_id":"bakunawa-8oz","title":"Bakunawa 8oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBakunawa is the Bisayan \u0026amp; Bikolano naga who causes the eclipse by trying to devour the moon. They also cause typhoons by blowing through his mouth \u0026amp; earthquakes with the shake of his tail. He is also involved in a cosmological calendar with the people in the Western Bisayas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our candles are made with 100% coconut soy wax and handpoured in small batches. This wooden wicked Bakunawa candle has been infused with natural silver mica and teal mica, and eco friendly blue dye that is paraben and phthalate free. Topping the candle are orange peels and lavender. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is ritually cleansed with guava leaves once the candles have been made and prior to shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These are currently on sale due to the labels not being the right size for the jar for the current batch. However, as part of my beliefs in not putting things to waste, I've used them on these candles. It is more of an aesthetic factor and does not affect the performance of the candle itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alamat Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44426020585621,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2146\/8565\/files\/Polish-20240324_062317445.jpg?v=1711275864"},{"product_id":"mangatia-8oz","title":"Mangatia 8oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMangatia or Mangechay, is the creator deity of the Kapampangan. They are the old spider, the net weaver, who wove the universe by creating a large cosmic net.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our candles are made with 100% coconut soy wax and handpoured in small batches. This wooden wicked Mangatia candle has been infused with natural silver mica and gold mica, and eco friendly black dye that is paraben and phthalate free. Topping the candle are cornflower, betel, guava, and black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is ritually cleansed with guava leaves once the candles have been made and prior to shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These are currently on sale due to the labels not being the right size for the jar for the current batch. However, as part of my beliefs in not putting things to waste, I've used them on these candles. It is more of an aesthetic factor and does not affect the performance of the candle itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alamat Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44426102800533,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2146\/8565\/files\/Polish-20240324_064918731.jpg?v=1711277375"},{"product_id":"naginid-8oz","title":"Naginid 8oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Bisayan goddess of war, poisons, charms, \u0026amp; oils. Her name comes from the word naga or nagi, the divine serpents. Offerings of coconut oil \u0026amp; crocodile teeth were given. Let her warrior spirit guide \u0026amp; protect you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our candles are made with 100% coconut soy wax and handpoured in small batches. This wooden wicked Naginid candle has been infused with natural gold mica, and eco friendly green dye that is paraben and phthalate free. Topping the candle are guava leaves, betel leaves, ginger root, and coconut flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is ritually cleansed with guava leaves once the candles have been made and prior to shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These are currently on sale due to the labels not being the right size for the jar for the current batch. However, as part of my beliefs in not putting things to waste, I've used them on these candles. 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This wooden wicked Lisuga candle has been infused with natural silver mica, and eco friendly black dye that is paraben and phthalate free. Topping the candle are guava leaves, betel leaves, star anise, baby's breath, and \u003cspan\u003ebiodegradable eco star glitter that are made with eucalyptus trees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is ritually cleansed with guava leaves once the candles have been made and prior to shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These are currently on sale due to the labels not being the right size for the jar for the current batch. However, as part of my beliefs in not putting things to waste, I've used them on these candles. 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This wooden wicked Magwayan candle has been infused with natural gold mica, and eco friendly purple dye that is paraben and phthalate free. Topping the candle are guava leaves, betel leaves, red rose petals, and oolong tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is ritually cleansed with guava leaves once the candles have been made and prior to shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These are currently on sale due to the labels not being the right size for the jar for the current batch. However, as part of my beliefs in not putting things to waste, I've used them on these candles. 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This wooden wicked Bulak Tala candle has been infused with natural silver mica, and eco friendly blue and purple dye that is paraben and phthalate free. Topping the candle are guava leaves, betel leaves, chamomile, calendula, and \u003cspan\u003ebiodegradable eco star glitter that are made with eucalyptus trees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is ritually cleansed with guava leaves once the candles have been made and prior to shipping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*NOTE*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These are currently on sale due to the labels not being the right size for the jar for the current batch. However, as part of my beliefs in not putting things to waste, I've used them on these candles. 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Every shipment from the Philippines we do order extra's to put up on the shop for those who want to keep an eye out for in stock items. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❗️CURRENT SHIPPING❗️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are going to be pre-ordering an item and ordering an in stock item, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etwo separate orders must be placed\u003c\/span\u003e to guarantee arrival of in stock products within\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur s\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehipping days for in-stock items f\u003c\/span\u003erom New York are currently \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly being shipped at the beginning and end of each month\u003c\/span\u003e. This allows time for packing and shipping items. Also due to the rising gas prices, we have decided to cut back on shipping days to make it easier on ourselves (two person team) to pack and deliver items to the Post Office 2x a month.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alamat Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46786531590293,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2146\/8565\/files\/248.webp?v=1777592975"},{"product_id":"kontra-usog-bracelets-pre-order","title":"Kontra Usog Bracelets (PRE-ORDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKontra usog bracelets are traditionally used to protect the wearer from harmful spirits, usog, and negative energies, especially for young infants and children. Usog is a folk belief where somebody is cursed or hexed. It is often believed that infants and young children are more prone to getting usog. Getting cursed by usog, the person typically gets sick with a fever or convulsions. Traditionally, babies and young children would be given these bracelets to protect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e❗️NOTE❗️:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A ❗️PRE-ORDER ITEM❗️PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED IN THE END OF AUGUST-SEPTEMBER.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e If you are ordering an item that is currently in stock in the same order, the order will be held until the pre-ordered book or item arrives from the Philippines. Shipping of pre-ordered items from our partners in the Philippines to New York are scheduled to take place in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMay, August and November 2026 ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce pre-ordered items ship and arrive from the Philippines to New York, items will be dispatched from New York to their final destination. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to the gas situation worldwide and especially in the Philippines, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eshipping of pre-ordered items are delayed and shipping from the Philippines has been set to ease our partner's in the Philippines\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping during these 3 months for 2026 also allow our partnered local artisans from the Philippines such as our weavers, anitu sculptors, and brass pre-colonial gold replica jewelry pieces, the time needed they need to work on your one of a kind, handmade pieces. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese pieces are all handmade by our local partners and traditional artisans, not mass produced. If you want a ready made and in stock clothing piece, figure, ceramic, or jewelry piece, if we have any available in stock and on hand, you purchase those. Every shipment from the Philippines we do order extra's to put up on the shop for those who want to keep an eye out for in stock items. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❗️CURRENT SHIPPING❗️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are going to be pre-ordering an item and ordering an in stock item, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etwo separate orders must be placed\u003c\/span\u003e to guarantee arrival of in stock products within\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur s\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehipping days for in-stock items f\u003c\/span\u003erom New York are currently \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly being shipped at the beginning and end of each month\u003c\/span\u003e. This allows time for packing and shipping items. Also due to the rising gas prices, we have decided to cut back on shipping days to make it easier on ourselves (two person team) to pack and deliver items to the Post Office 2x a month.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alamat Shop","offers":[{"title":"New Born (0-3 months)","offer_id":46786561736853,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(4 months-1 year)","offer_id":46786561769621,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(1-3 years)","offer_id":46786561802389,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(4-7 years)","offer_id":46786561835157,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(7-14 years)","offer_id":46786561867925,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adult","offer_id":46786561900693,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2146\/8565\/files\/250.webp?v=1766785898"},{"product_id":"the-filipino-american-witchcraft-kit","title":"The Filipino-American Folk Magic Kit (PRE-ORDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE❗️: THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM. PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED IN 2-3 MONTHS FROM ORDER PLACEMENT. If you are ordering an item that is currently in stock in the same order, the order will be held until the pre-ordered item ships. To receive items currently in stock right away, two separate orders must be placed to guarantee arrival of in stock products within 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAre you new to Filipino witchcraft? Are you someone who practices our native animistic and polytheistic beliefs? This \u003cstrong\u003eFilipino-American Folk Magic Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e has the essentials for your everyday practice. All handmade, handcrafted, and blended by a Filipina-American witch, animist, and polytheist in NY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Protective Salt (blended with traditional Filipino herbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiwata Devoted Candles (your choice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved Likha (Anito) Figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage of stick incense made with a blend traditional Filipino cleansing herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilipino Herbal Seed Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted Offering Bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen placing your order, don't forget to add a note of what top 3 diwata candles you would like to get. You will receive 1 of those 3. You may choose a diwata from the following list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMayari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApo Laki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLisuga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaginid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagwayan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePandaki Sita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKulalaying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSi Dapa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanwanun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiyan Masalanta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLakapati\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaalulong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinuong Pagsuutan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDalikmata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibulan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaburayan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApu Sinukuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApung Iru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr to the Ninuno, your ancestors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alamat Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46916737171605,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2146\/8565\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e66eb413-c185-4150-83e4-566d162643ef.png?v=1770016442"},{"product_id":"bisayan-anitu-tau-tau-figures-pre-order","title":"Bisayan Anitu\/Tau-tau Figures (PRE-ORDER)","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Bisayan Anitu\/Tau-Tau Figure\u003c\/strong\u003e are handcarved by our partnered artist and woodcarver, \u003cstrong\u003eJerom Dubongco\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eNapo, San Juan, Siquijor.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eInspired by his father, Jerom began using a chisel and paintbrush at the young age of 10. Little did Jerom know that art would be enough for him to independently support and sustain himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eArt funded his high school and college education. His skill in lettering, charcoal art, rubber stamp carving, and other art forms allowed him to pursue formal training in the College of Fine Arts in the University of the East–Caloocan. During his time there, he developed a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003edeep interest in native spirituality and mythology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, nurtured alongside like-minded peers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHe returned to Siquijor and led the revival of the tawtaw\/anitu, the carved wooden representation of ancestral spirits in pre-colonial Philippines. Today, thanks to Jerom, these wooden idols are displayed in Siquijor’s major establishments, such as government offices, restaurants, resorts, inns, and more. He also sells his paintings, mythological sculptures, and other handcrafted works throughout Siquijor. He has been invited to local art exhibits and events not only in Siquijor but also in Bohol and Dumaguete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tau-Tau Figures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEach figure is hand carved with intention, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ehonoring our ancestors and the traditional human like figures that represented the ancestors, known as tau-tau, likha, larawan, etc. in various different languages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThese tau-tau have \"tusks\" which are inspired by the historical writings of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAntonio Pigafetta’s description of the ancestral wooden figure's he witnessed. They are also influenced by the batuk, or tattoo, illustrated in the Boxer Codex. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThese figures are carved in honor of the pre-colonial Bisayan past and to our ancestors. Place them on your altar, especially if you are of Bisayan descent, to represent your ancestors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThere are three sizes available:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eVarious types of wood, depending on the artist's choice and supply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNapo, San Juan, Siquijor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e❗️NOTE❗️:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A ❗️PRE-ORDER ITEM❗️PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED IN THE END OF AUGUST-SEPTEMBER.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e If you are ordering an item that is currently in stock in the same order, the order will be held until the pre-ordered book or item arrives from the Philippines. Shipping of pre-ordered items from our partners in the Philippines to New York are scheduled to take place in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMay, August and November 2026 ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce pre-ordered items ship and arrive from the Philippines to New York, items will be dispatched from New York to their final destination. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to the gas situation worldwide and especially in the Philippines, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eshipping of pre-ordered items are delayed and shipping from the Philippines has been set to ease our partner's in the Philippines\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping during these 3 months for 2026 also allow our partnered local artisans from the Philippines such as our weavers, anitu sculptors, and brass pre-colonial gold replica jewelry pieces, the time needed they need to work on your one of a kind, handmade pieces. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese pieces are all handmade by our local partners and traditional artisans, not mass produced. If you want a ready made and in stock clothing piece, figure, ceramic, or jewelry piece, if we have any available in stock and on hand, you purchase those. Every shipment from the Philippines we do order extra's to put up on the shop for those who want to keep an eye out for in stock items. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❗️CURRENT SHIPPING❗️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are going to be pre-ordering an item and ordering an in stock item, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etwo separate orders must be placed\u003c\/span\u003e to guarantee arrival of in stock products within\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur s\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehipping days for in-stock items f\u003c\/span\u003erom New York are currently \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly being shipped at the beginning and end of each month\u003c\/span\u003e. This allows time for packing and shipping items. Also due to the rising gas prices, we have decided to cut back on shipping days to make it easier on ourselves (two person team) to pack and deliver items to the Post Office 2x a month.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alamat Shop","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":47316646330517,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":47316646363285,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":47316646396053,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2146\/8565\/files\/Bisaya_tawtaw_2_e097c781-c175-44ff-b2b5-a0e9838d1610.png?v=1777606765"},{"product_id":"anitu-figures-pre-order","title":"Anitu Figures (PRE-ORDER)","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Anitu Figures \u003c\/strong\u003eare handcarved by our partnered artist and woodcarver, \u003cstrong\u003eJerom Dubongco\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eNapo, San Juan, Siquijor.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eInspired by his father, Jerom began using a chisel and paintbrush at the young age of 10. Little did Jerom know that art would be enough for him to independently support and sustain himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eArt funded his high school and college education. His skill in lettering, charcoal art, rubber stamp carving, and other art forms allowed him to pursue formal training in the College of Fine Arts in the University of the East–Caloocan. During his time there, he developed a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003edeep interest in native spirituality and mythology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, nurtured alongside like-minded peers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHe returned to Siquijor and led the revival of the tawtaw\/anitu, the carved wooden representation of ancestral spirits in pre-colonial Philippines. Today, thanks to Jerom, these wooden idols are displayed in Siquijor’s major establishments, such as government offices, restaurants, resorts, inns, and more. He also sells his paintings, mythological sculptures, and other handcrafted works throughout Siquijor. He has been invited to local art exhibits and events not only in Siquijor but also in Bohol and Dumaguete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Anitu Figures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEach figure is hand carved with intention, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ehonoring our ancestors and the traditional human like figures that represented the ancestors, known as tau-tau, likha, larawan, etc. in various different languages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThese anitu figures are plain and don't have the teeth and batuk (tattoo) markings like the Bisayan tau-tau version, and are carved to represent the ancestors, who are not of Bisayan origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThese figures are carved in honor of the ancestors. Place them on your altar, especially if you are of Bisayan descent, to represent your ancestors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThere are three sizes available:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eVarious types of wood, depending on the artist's choice and supply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNapo, San Juan, Siquijor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e❗️NOTE❗️:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A ❗️PRE-ORDER ITEM❗️PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED IN THE END OF AUGUST-SEPTEMBER.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e If you are ordering an item that is currently in stock in the same order, the order will be held until the pre-ordered book or item arrives from the Philippines. Shipping of pre-ordered items from our partners in the Philippines to New York are scheduled to take place in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMay, August and November 2026 ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce pre-ordered items ship and arrive from the Philippines to New York, items will be dispatched from New York to their final destination. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to the gas situation worldwide and especially in the Philippines, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eshipping of pre-ordered items are delayed and shipping from the Philippines has been set to ease our partner's in the Philippines\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping during these 3 months for 2026 also allow our partnered local artisans from the Philippines such as our weavers, anitu sculptors, and brass pre-colonial gold replica jewelry pieces, the time needed they need to work on your one of a kind, handmade pieces. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese pieces are all handmade by our local partners and traditional artisans, not mass produced. If you want a ready made and in stock clothing piece, figure, ceramic, or jewelry piece, if we have any available in stock and on hand, you purchase those. Every shipment from the Philippines we do order extra's to put up on the shop for those who want to keep an eye out for in stock items. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❗️CURRENT SHIPPING❗️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are going to be pre-ordering an item and ordering an in stock item, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etwo separate orders must be placed\u003c\/span\u003e to guarantee arrival of in stock products within\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur s\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehipping days for in-stock items f\u003c\/span\u003erom New York are currently \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly being shipped at the beginning and end of each month\u003c\/span\u003e. This allows time for packing and shipping items. Also due to the rising gas prices, we have decided to cut back on shipping days to make it easier on ourselves (two person team) to pack and deliver items to the Post Office 2x a month.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Alamat Shop","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":47316649967765,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":47316650000533,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":47316650033301,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2146\/8565\/files\/Small_size.jpg?v=1777607146"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thealamatshop.com\/collections\/spiritual.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Alamat Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}