Ancestral figure crouching (Ifugao)
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Publ. Kgl. Ethnogr. Musum Dresden Bd.VIII panel 1 fig.8 similar figure with crossed arms; fig. 2 and 5 similarity of the head; "Ancestral Images of the Igorots"
"On Luzon, the north island of the Philippines group, the ancestral statues, the" Anitos "(Fig. 18), the skulls of slain enemies are offered as the most precious sacrifice; large festivals are held in their honor."
From: Vatter, Ernst (1926); Religious sculpture of primitive peoples, Frankfurter Verlags-Anstalt A.G, Frankfurt Main
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Date
1900s
Identifier
21412
Origin
Ifugao
Luzon, Philippines
(Culture of the Ifugao people values kinship, family ties, religious and cultural beliefs. They're unique among all ethnic groups in North Luzon for their interesting customs and traditions. The Spanish never were able to take control of the Ifugao territory.)
Luzon, Philippines
(Culture of the Ifugao people values kinship, family ties, religious and cultural beliefs. They're unique among all ethnic groups in North Luzon for their interesting customs and traditions. The Spanish never were able to take control of the Ifugao territory.)
Materials
wood
Physical Dimensions
Object size: 82 x 19 cm B. max.
Provenance
Purchased from William Ockelford Oldman
Acquisition Date
1914
Display status
Not on display
Acknowledgements
Contributed by Yanni R. Hernandez,
Photo: Weltkulturen Museum (Museum of World Cultures) Frankfurt, Germany
Photo: Weltkulturen Museum (Museum of World Cultures) Frankfurt, Germany
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Translated from German by MPMC RA's and editors. Record accessed September 2021.
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