Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Garden This old ore form an

This old ore form an Indian lifeboat has been painted with the words 'Crawfish consumption zone'

It is called kponyungo or funeral head mask

Medium: 35 x 25 (wxh cms)

For a similar example see plate 94 in The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman

Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19th Century Garden This old ore form anAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. It played an important part in each family's clan life. Ancestor figures were cherished and honoured daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members. Chinese "kin", lineage, is also known as a "clan". These are families of direct male descendants sharing the same surname. Clans are still most active in the southern and eastern