Figurine of female ancestor

Ancestor carvings like this example can be found in lineage halls and homes during the death anniversaries of deceased ancestors. They are usually placed on domestic altars and venerated daily. Such carvings function very much like ancestor portraits, capturing the likeness of the ancestors and reminding the descendents to be filial.

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Male ancestor figurine in boxwood

Female ancestor figure

European figurines

Ifugao female ancestor figure