The Ancestor

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Sculpture – The Ancestor

 

T he large forest peoples have always attached a particular importance to the skull as the seat of the vital forces. Remembering the deceased ancestor, is not a cult per se, but, in ancient times, the culture was oral, an important memorial object.
The living receive life of their known (and remembered) ancestors and their transmission of cultural inheritance linked to the origins.
The ancestors thus become intermediaries between the living and the dead.

African Homage The Ancestor

« The Ancestor » © Addé 2015
Keeping the ancestor’s skull as a mark of respect and faith.

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« The Ancestor » © Addé 2015
Keeping the ancestor’s skull as a mark of respect and faith.


 

Most of the original sculptures presented here are conceived as monumental.
Should you be interested in commissioning the large version, please contact us.

 

 

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  • peter neibert janvier 7, 2016, 19:09

    Eyes and teeth of the ancestor. Feel them.

    • Addé janvier 11, 2016, 17:45

      Yes, Peter, you’ve just nailed it! Thank you!

  • ladyfi décembre 8, 2016, 18:11

    Fascinating culture and what a beautiful ancestor.

    • Xea B décembre 9, 2016, 18:33

      Thank you Lady Fi, we, per se, all have ancestors, lucky those who can link to them!

  • Addé décembre 12, 2017, 12:31

    You, in one phrase, collect what has been, and still is, the strongest motivation in creating art, even when unconscious.

African Homage is an art gallery. Addé's works are titled and accompanied by a text that explains each piece. Comments are appreciated when they are addressed to the work, not to the subject. Thank you. / African Homage est une galerie d'art. Les oeuvres de Addé sont titrées et accompagnées d'un texte qui explicite chaque pièce. Les commentaires sont appréciés quand ils s'adressent à l'oeuvre, non au sujet. Merci

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