Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figure - 19thC Coasters A beautifully hand carved wooden

A beautifully hand carved wooden Indian elephant  - Hand painted in the traditional Rajasthani style by local craftspeople

The colour is achieved by adding a coloured lacquer onto the tanned leather

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Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figure - 19thC Coasters A beautifully hand carved woodenAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. It played an important part in each family's clan life. Ancestor figures were cherished and honoured daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members. Chinese "kin", lineage, is also known as a "clan". These are families of direct male descendants sharing the same surname. Clans are still most active in the southern and eastern