Itri Totem

Name

Product Name: “Itri Totem”

“Itri” means “star” in Tamazight — this celestial totem invites guidance, rhythm, and protection into your space.

The Story Behind the Piece

Shaped from red earth and echoing the form of ancient idols, the Itri Totem is a modern homage to Amazigh spirituality and cosmic balance.

Its unique silhouette — with two circular cutouts and strong arched legs — represents the sky and the earth, the moon and the sun, the seen and the unseen. Painted by hand with checkerboard grounding patterns and vibrant Amazigh motifs, it channels both energy and stillness.

This is not just art — it’s a symbol of alignment and sacred structure.

Why Each Piece is Special

Every Itri Totem is sculpted and painted by hand in the workshops near Marrakech, using local clay and oxide-based pigments. The checkerboard base is a grounding symbol, while the double openings evoke ancient ritual objects meant to guide the soul.

Each piece is entirely unique — no molds, no repetitions.

How It's Made

Step 1: Sculpting the Totem

• Hand-built using red Marrakech clay
• Cutout circles and arch base formed manually
• Smoothed and refined over several hours

Step 2: Drying & First Firing

• Sun-dried for days to harden naturally
• Fired in traditional wood-burning Moroccan kilns

Step 3: Symbolic Painting

• Painted freehand with natural oxides and pigments
• Motifs include Amazigh signs, checkerboard grounding, and cosmic symmetry
• Colors are layered carefully with traditional brushes

Step 4: Glazing & Second Firing

• Finished with a clear protective glaze
• Final firing to preserve and seal design

What the Symbols Mean

⭕ Dual Circles – Cosmic windows, unity of opposites

🟥 Checkerboard Base – Grounding, order in chaos

🔶 Orange Dashes – Fire, movement, and vitality

🟢 Green Fronds – Life, connection, ancestry

🔵 Blue & Red Motifs – Duality, balance, energy

Black Amazigh Marks – Guardianship and sacred geometry

Product details

Size: Approx. 36cm tall × 27cm wide × 9cm deep

Weight: ~1.5kg

Material: Red clay with natural oxide paints and clear glaze

Made: Near Marrakech, Morocco

Crafted by: Local artisans using traditional methods

Perfect as:

• A symbolic totem for home or altar
• A sculptural statement for shelves or sideboards
• A meaningful gift rooted in culture and design

Care Instructions:

• Wipe gently with a dry cloth
• Not water-resistant or watertight
• Best suited for decorative use
• Keep out of direct sunlight and moisture