The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 19, 2024
Male Ancestor Figure
before 1930
Overall: 28 cm (11 in.)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Munro 1971.151
Location: not on view
Description
Carved and painted chalk figures from New Ireland served as repositories for the spirits of deceased men and women during funeral rituals. After the ceremony, the figures were destroyed or discarded, allowing the spirits to join their ancestors.- Year in Review: 1971. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (December 28, 1971-February 6, 1972).
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1971.151