GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In central Flores, ancestor sculptures play significant roles in the religious life of the commuÂnity, serving as points of contact between the living and the dead. Ancestors are closely associated with the daily lives of all living descendants and must be respected and honored to maintain order. A reciprocal relationship exists between ancestors and their descendants. The ancestors depend on the living to feed and honor them, while the living need ancestral guidance and blessings. Together, this couple bends down ever so slightly, their heels rising accordingly; they extend their open palms, in either supplication or benediction.
Adapted from
- 'Pair of ancestor figures (ana deo),' in Dallas Museum of Art: A Guide to the Collection, ed. Bonnie Pitman (Dallas: Dallas Museum of Art; New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2012), 122.
- George Ellis, "Pair of male and female ancestor figures (ana deo)," in Eyes of the Ancestors: The Arts of Island Southeast Asia at the Dallas Museum of Art, ed. Reimar Schefold in collaboration with Steven Alpert (Dallas: Dallas Museum of Art; New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2013), 238.
NOTES
this note was not showing up on the olc because the original rule was written to the virtual object. I changed it to two separate notes written to individual object numbers. HAB 10/25/18
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PROVENANCE
Early 1980s: private collection [1] [2]
n.d.: Steven G. Alpert, Dallas
2001: Dallas Museum of Art, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc. (accessioned: May 31, 2001), purchased from Pacific American Corp (Steven G. Alpert) [3]
[1] See Stven G. Alpert, 'Statement,' dated May 5, 2001. In object file.
[2] While the name of the private collection is not mentioned in the above (see [1]), previous TMS records list the following names with no dates in the provenance: Steven G. Alpert, Michael Shoemaker, John Struzinski. This list was taken from 'Acquisition Proposal' in the object file.
[3] Works of art given or purchased by The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization, are placed in the custody of the DMA for the purpose of public display on the premises of the Museum or in other recognized art galleries or museums. The title to all works of art purchased (or otherwise acquired) by the McDermott Art Fund remains with the Fund.
AUDIO ASSETS
Learn about the Nage people.
44997898: UMO
VIDEO ASSETS
Museum educator Nicole Stutzman discusses these ancestor figures.
12937102: UMO
IMAGE ASSETS
WEB RESOURCES
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apply to objects where number equals 2001.270.2.McD
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General Description
In central Flores, ancestor sculptures play significant roles in the religious life of the commuÂnity, serving as points of contact between the living and the dead. Ancestors are closely associated with the daily lives of all living descendants and must be respected and honored to maintain order. A reciprocal relationship exists between ancestors and their descendants. The ancestors depend on the living to feed and honor them, while the living need ancestral guidance and blessings. Together, this couple bends down ever so slightly, their heels rising accordingly; they extend their open palms, in either supplication or benediction.
Adapted from
- 'Pair of ancestor figures (ana deo),' in Dallas Museum of Art: A Guide to the Collection, ed. Bonnie Pitman (Dallas: Dallas Museum of Art; New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2012), 122.
- George Ellis, "Pair of male and female ancestor figures (ana deo)," in Eyes of the Ancestors: The Arts of Island Southeast Asia at the Dallas Museum of Art, ed. Reimar Schefold in collaboration with Steven Alpert (Dallas: Dallas Museum of Art; New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2013), 238.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
(digitized/non-digitized)
Web Resources
Notes
this note was not showing up on the olc because the original rule was written to the virtual object. I changed it to two separate notes written to individual object numbers. HAB 10/25/18
Catalogue essays specific to object
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Process/materials
Historical periods
Individuals
Terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
Early 1980s: private collection [1] [2]
n.d.: Steven G. Alpert, Dallas
2001: Dallas Museum of Art, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc. (accessioned: May 31, 2001), purchased from Pacific American Corp (Steven G. Alpert) [3]
[1] See Stven G. Alpert, 'Statement,' dated May 5, 2001. In object file.
[2] While the name of the private collection is not mentioned in the above (see [1]), previous TMS records list the following names with no dates in the provenance: Steven G. Alpert, Michael Shoemaker, John Struzinski. This list was taken from 'Acquisition Proposal' in the object file.
[3] Works of art given or purchased by The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization, are placed in the custody of the DMA for the purpose of public display on the premises of the Museum or in other recognized art galleries or museums. The title to all works of art purchased (or otherwise acquired) by the McDermott Art Fund remains with the Fund.
AUDIO ASSETS
Learn about the Nage people.
44997898: UMO
VIDEO ASSETS
Museum educator Nicole Stutzman discusses these ancestor figures.
12937102: UMO
rules
Apply To
Objects
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Equals
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object_notes_2_b-0303.xml.nores