Fragment of a grave post "aloala"

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Description

light brown wood, matt patina, in form of a stylized bird, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of weathering, socle;
the most distinctive structures of Madagaskar are massive, case-like tombs of milled and crude stone. They are placed isolated within the landscape, often crowned by a row of up to thirty carved “aloala” posts. Such graves are reserved for kings and dignitaries, big tombs can only be afforded by rich people.

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Littérature comparée

Beaulieux, Belgium collects African Art, Brüssel 2000, p. 232

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