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The use of woodblocks to form prints on rice paper in Vietnam dates back over 1000 years. Almost none of the early prints have survived since they are burned as an offering by the shaman during ceremonial rites conducted for a variety of purposes. Commonly, the prints referred to as ‘ghost money’, are burned as an offering to the ancestors and deities. In Vietnam, a mixture of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism influences tradition. In the 19^th-20^th century wood block prints were used as talismans to protect people against evil spirits, release the souls of the dead to Heaven and burned as offerings to the ancestors.

This recently made print was made using an antique woodblock made from the wood of a pagoda in Thanh Hoa province. It was used in a ceremony for the deceased person. It is one of a set of 10 blocks, each depicting one of the objects needed by the dead. This print depicts a father and son carrying a precious parasol or umbrella with Chinese script offering protection. The print has been professionally framed.

Dimensions

Frame:  40cm x 34cm, 16in x 13.5in

Image:  24cm x 16cm, 9in x 6.2in

With this framed print you will receive detailed notes on the symbolic meaning of the print and the shamanistic traditions of the Kinh. It will be packed between hard boards to ensure its protection in transit.

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Postage Costs (registered airmail)

Free

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About Us

exotic asia offers a dynamic collection of some of the most beautiful and interesting items available from Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia and India. Our products are hand made by skilled artists, craftsmen and women and are often ‘one of a kind’ pieces. We are constantly stocking our store with exotic new treasures that reflect the colourful cultures and traditions of the East. We hope to support traditional and emerging skills in developing countries by finding a global market for their rich and diverse creations.

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