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Bolian Water Sculptures are a cultural item found in every strata of their society. They tend to be small in size and incorporate mostly natural elements such as sand, rock, wood, seaweed, and especially water. Specialized Bolian artisans manufacture them to order. Any given Bolian may have one or more of these. | [[Bolian]] Water Sculptures are a cultural item found in every strata of their society. They tend to be small in size and incorporate mostly natural elements such as sand, rock, wood, seaweed, and especially water. Specialized Bolian artisans manufacture them to order. Any given Bolian may have one or more of these. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
While the original evolution of Water Sculptures undoubtedly came from early superstitions, the practice of collecting and displaying Water Sculptures remains. The earliest writings indicate that it was considered unlucky to leave the waters of one's birthplace, hence the concept of bringing some of that water along on travels. Given the cultural importance of home and the significance of the nearby waters, the early carrying cases were ornately designed, given the artistic and crafting capabilities of the time. | While the original evolution of Water Sculptures undoubtedly came from early superstitions, the practice of collecting and displaying Water Sculptures remains. The earliest writings indicate that it was considered unlucky to leave the waters of one's birthplace, hence the concept of bringing some of that water along on travels. Given the cultural importance of home and the significance of the nearby waters, the early carrying cases were ornately designed, given the artistic and crafting capabilities of the time. | ||
As societies developed and modernity imposed its ways on Bolian culture, the idea of a "carrying" the waters anywhere was less and less practical. Accordingly, the concept of having home water at one's abode is the modern interpretation of the practice. In antiquity, any water on the sculpture would be easily replenished as they were never far from the shore. As Bolians began migrations on their own world and went into space Water Sculptures tended to be even smaller in size and the designs changed to usually incorporate the waters into the construction so that evaporation would not be a concern. While some designs might even have small waterfalls or pools, those water elements were decorative and are likely not the foundational water to the piece. | As societies developed and modernity imposed its ways on Bolian culture, the idea of a "carrying" the waters anywhere was less and less practical. Accordingly, the concept of having home water at one's abode is the modern interpretation of the practice. In antiquity, any water on the sculpture would be easily replenished as they were never far from the shore. As Bolians began migrations on their [[Bolarus IX|own world]] and went into space Water Sculptures tended to be even smaller in size and the designs changed to usually incorporate the waters into the construction so that evaporation would not be a concern. While some designs might even have small waterfalls or pools, those water elements were decorative and are likely not the foundational water to the piece. | ||
==Value== | ==Value== | ||
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|Water from the ocean near where the decedent passed | |Water from the ocean near where the decedent passed | ||
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|Personal achievement (Promotion, | |Personal achievement | ||
(Promotion, athletic goal, etc..) | |||
|Self | |Self | ||
|Nearby lake water from the place the event occured | |Nearby lake water from the place the event occured | ||