lightboxen
Einkaufswagen
alb4876958

Unknown Artist, Malagan Mask, ca. 1870 - 1890, polychrome, wood, natural fiber, 16 1/8 in. x 12 1/2 in. x 8 5/8 in. (41 cm. x 31.8 cm. x 21.9 cm.), The Malagan ceremony takes place among the tribes of New Ireland, an island off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The ritual is meant to complete the cycle of mourning for those who have died, sending off their spirits that are represented through masks like these, as well as through painted panels and other sculptures. They were used during the elaborate ceremonies, which sometimes last days and include trade, feasting, music, song, and dance. Once the ritual is completed the masks lose their power and meaning, and are no longer needed. Traditionally they were burned, but with the increased presence of Europeans in the late nineteenth century, Melanesians realized they could sell the sculptures to the visiting westerners hungry for 'exotic' ritual objects from cultures around the world.

Unknown Artist, Malagan Mask, ca. 1870 - 1890, polychrome, wood, natural fiber, 16 1/8 in. x 12 1/2 in. x 8 5/8 in. (41 cm. x 31.8 cm. x 21.9 cm.), The Malagan ceremony takes place among the tribes of New Ireland, an island off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The ritual is meant to complete the cycle of mourning for those who have died, sending off their spirits that are represented through masks like these, as well as through painted panels and other sculptures. They were used during the elaborate ceremonies, which sometimes last days and include trade, feasting, music, song, and dance. Once the ritual is completed the masks lose their power and meaning, and are no longer needed. Traditionally they were burned, but with the increased presence of Europeans in the late nineteenth century, Melanesians realized they could sell the sculptures to the visiting westerners hungry for 'exotic' ritual objects from cultures around the world.
Teilen
pinterestPinterest
twitterTwitter
facebookFacebook
emailEmail

Zu einem anderen Lightbox hinzufügen

Zu einem anderen Lightbox hinzufügen
add to lightbox print share
Haben Sie bereits ein Konto? Anmelden
Sie haben kein Konto? Registrieren
Dieses Bild kaufen
Daten werden geladen...
Untertitel: Siehe automatische Übersetzung
Unknown Artist, Malagan Mask, ca. 1870 - 1890, polychrome, wood, natural fiber, 16 1/8 in. x 12 1/2 in. x 8 5/8 in. (41 cm. x 31.8 cm. x 21.9 cm.), The Malagan ceremony takes place among the tribes of New Ireland, an island off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The ritual is meant to complete the cycle of mourning for those who have died, sending off their spirits that are represented through masks like these, as well as through painted panels and other sculptures. They were used during the elaborate ceremonies, which sometimes last days and include trade, feasting, music, song, and dance. Once the ritual is completed the masks lose their power and meaning, and are no longer needed. Traditionally they were burned, but with the increased presence of Europeans in the late nineteenth century, Melanesians realized they could sell the sculptures to the visiting westerners hungry for 'exotic' ritual objects from cultures around the world.
Persönlichkeiten:
Bildnachweis:
Album / quintlox
Freigaben (Releases):
Model: Nein - Eigentum: Nein
Rechtefragen?
Bildgröße:
4450 x 6000 px | 76.4 MB
Druckgröße:
37.7 x 50.8 cm | 14.8 x 20.0 in (300 dpi)
Schlüsselwörter: