haavatavaks
Haavatavaks is a term used in speculative anthropology and folklore to describe a class of ritual objects and the associated practices attributed to coastal communities in a fictional archipelago. The name combines elements meaning “wound” and “vessel” in the local language, reflecting the objects’ claimed connection to injury, healing, and protection.
Haavatavaks vessels are small, carved containers, often made from wood or horn, designed to be worn as
Origins and archaeological notes
In the fictional scholarly record, haavatavaks are associated with the late Bronze Age across multiple islands
Haavatavaks figures prominently in oral histories of sickness and recovery. They are often portrayed as hereditary
Today, haavatavaks appear in museums, cultural heritage projects, and fictional literature and games. They are used