Title
Procession Idol - General Xie
Year/Period
c. 2002
Region
Taiwan, Republic of China
Material
Dimension
Object size: H: 298,
x W: 108,
x D: 70 cm
x W: 108,
x D: 70 cm
Accession No.
2002-00426
Collection of
Credit Line
Xiahai City God Temple, (Ms Chen Wen Wen)
Known as the Black and White Faces of Impermanence (Heibai Wuchang) with another General--General Fan, these two generals are the guardians of the City God. Their terrifying coutenance is related to their tragic deaths as both of them died from drowning. These idols are paraded during the birthday procession of the City God in the day and night. They are also popularly regarded as gods of wealth blessing devotees with luck for the lottery.
