Senufo Funerary Practices
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Within the first few days of the death of a Senufo male, his body is interred by members of his profession and family. During the funeral, rhythm pounders [1974.Sc.15] are placed on either side of the corpse, which lies in state on a carved wooden bier or on mats covering the ground.
1985.R.336, Frame, Italy, c. 1550
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention. Although frames were originally conceived to protect the picture physically and enhance it aesthetically, their invention led gradually to the creation of a separate type of craft associated more often with furniture making than with the creation of pictures themselves.
1985.R.335, Frame, late 16th century
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention.
1985.R.334, Frame, c. 1650 - c. 1700
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Extensive use of tortoise shell decoration on frames, boxes, and cabinets was one result of the world-wide sea trade of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands (Flanders). Frame makers often used colored papers or metallic foil behind the shell or tinted it, as here, to enrich its color.
1985.R.333, Frame, c. 1650- c. 1700
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Extensive use of tortoise shell decoration on frames, boxes, and cabinets was one result of the world-wide sea trade of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands (Flanders). Frame makers often used colored papers or metallic foil behind the shell or tinted it, as here, to enrich its color.
1985.R.332, Frame, n.d.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The picture frame is now so ubiquitous that one forgets that, like all familiar forms, it was an invention.
1985.R.331, Frame, c. 1650- c. 1700
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Extensive use of tortoise shell decoration on frames, boxes, and cabinets was one result of the world-wide sea trade of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands (Flanders). Frame makers often used colored papers or metallic foil behind the shell or tinted it, as here, to enrich its color.
1985.R.330, Frame, c. 1650- c. 1700
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Extensive use of tortoise shell decoration on frames, boxes, and cabinets was one result of the world-wide sea trade of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands (Flanders). Frame makers often used colored papers or metallic foil behind the shell or tinted it, as here, to enrich its color.
1985.R.329, Frame, c. 1650- c. 1700
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Extensive use of tortoise shell decoration on frames, boxes, and cabinets was one result of the world-wide sea trade of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands (Flanders). Frame makers often used colored papers or metallic foil behind the shell or tinted it, as here, to enrich its color.
1985.R.328, Frame, c. 1650- c. 1700
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Extensive use of tortoise shell decoration on frames, boxes, and cabinets was one result of the world-wide sea trade of Spain and the Spanish Netherlands (Flanders). Frame makers often used colored papers or metallic foil behind the shell or tinted it, as here, to enrich its color.