The Ancestor

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.

 

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8 comments… add one
  • peter neibert Jan 7, 2016 @ 19:09

    Eyes and teeth of the ancestor. Feel them.

    • Addé Jan 11, 2016 @ 17:45

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

  • ladyfi Dec 8, 2016 @ 18:11

    Fascinating culture and what a beautiful ancestor.

    • Xea B Dec 9, 2016 @ 18:33

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

  • Addé Dec 12, 2017 @ 12:31

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

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