paper effigies

Paper effigies are crafted representations made from paper, often used in cultural or ritualistic practices to symbolize a person or spirit. These effigies serve as a medium for prayer, offerings, or symbolic acts, allowing individuals to express hopes, remember loved ones, or perform cleansing rituals. They can vary in size and complexity, sometimes symbolizing ancestors, deities, or personal intentions. Using paper, which is easy to shape and burn, allows for symbolic destruction or offering, enhancing spiritual communication or emotional expression within various cultural contexts.