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Tag Archives: Rites of passage
Funeral Clowns Making a Comeback
A funeral service that sends in the clowns may soften the sadness
As incongruous as it sounds, funeral clowns were once a long-standing tradition in Europe. During the classical period of the Greeks and Romans a funeral clown dressed up as the person who died, wore a mask of his face, and danced about, … Continue reading
Ceremonial Art of the Asmat Depicts Life and Death
These beautifully intricate wood carvings are on on display at The Met
For the Asmat of southwestern New Guinea, woodcarving is a tradition that dates back to their cultural understanding of the beginning of time. According to Asmat legend, the first being to exist on earth was Fumeripits, a lone individual who … Continue reading
