Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19thC Material Cardboard celebrating both craftsmanship and cultural

celebrating both craftsmanship and cultural heritage

The seat is made from cane & has been replaced

This beautifully carved Granite Nandi bull from South India is at least 300 years old dating to the 18th century or earlier

The bell is surmounted by a finely cast devotional figure seated in prayer

we can paint it any colour you wish at extra cost

Chinese Ancestor Figure - 19thC Material Cardboard celebrating both craftsmanship and culturalAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries and played an important part in each family's clan life. Ancestor figures were cherished and honored 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