Giryama Vigango Mortuary Ancestor Post Kenya African Tribal Grave Marker #2
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Ca. 19thC. Age appropriate wear throughout as shown. Kenya. Purchased Greg LaChapelle 2004. Ex-Nooter col.
The Giryama/Mijikenda people of the Kenyan coast are known for their long-standing tradition of carved wooden mortuary posts. The grave posts, called kikangu, serve a number of functions within Giryama life. In the simplest sense, a kikangu stands as a grave marker. By honoring the power and presence of koma, or ancestor spirits, these grave posts also fulfill an important role as mediators between the world of the living and the ancestral realm. Giryama religious life revolves around this important relationship that strives to harness the constructive powers of koma and avoid any destructive influences.
The Giryama/Mijikenda people of the Kenyan coast are known for their long-standing tradition of carved wooden mortuary posts. The grave posts, called kikangu, serve a number of functions within Giryama life. In the simplest sense, a kikangu stands as a grave marker. By honoring the power and presence of koma, or ancestor spirits, these grave posts also fulfill an important role as mediators between the world of the living and the ancestral realm. Giryama religious life revolves around this important relationship that strives to harness the constructive powers of koma and avoid any destructive influences.
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age appropriate wear throughout
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53 x 9.25 x 5.5 in
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Giryama Vigango Mortuary Ancestor Post Kenya African Tribal Grave Marker #2
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