Framed Yao ceremonial painting YA188
Framed painting on mulberry paper depicting the «Ancestors,» or Zhu Zung/Heng Fei.
They are not true forebears, but rather administrators of the various deities in Yao Taoism, ensuring the preservation and continuity of religious beliefs.
Mien Yao minority, Southern China or Northern Laos.
For more information on the Yao people, see this wiki page or this this detailed page.
Late 19th century.
120 cm high x 49 cm wide. Frame: 134 x 64.5 cm.