Burial Custom Collection

F. 8 A Fiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671365 F.8 A Fiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

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Ireland, County Louth, Carlingford Peninsula, Proleek Dolmen

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Ireland, County Sligo, Creevykeel Court Tomb looking south

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Ireland, County Longford, Aughnacliffe Dolmen

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Ireland, County Longford, Aughnacliffe Dolmen

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Ireland, County Longford, Aughnacliffe Dolmen

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Ireland, County Cavan, Cavan Burren Park, The Calf House Dolmen

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Ireland, County Sligo, Creevykeel Court Tomb looking north

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Ireland, County Sligo, Deerpark Court Tomb

A large Mahafaly tomb. When respected and wealthy men of the Mahafaly community die, they will have the highlights of their lives perpetuated in colourful paintings adorning their tombs

A Mahafaly tomb. A Mahafaly man who has been a respected and wealthy member of his community will have the highlights of his life perpetuated in colourful paintings adorning his tomb

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"Discover the rich cultural traditions of burial customs through the lens of historical art. Witness the solemnity of a Fijian funeral as depicted in F. 8 A Fiatooka (c. 1773-84), a rare woodcarving from Tongataboo. Meanwhile, in Madagascar, the Mahafaly people honor their deceased with intricately designed tombs, showcased in our collection through images like EyeUbiquitous_20122337, EyeUbiquitous_20121160, EyeUbiquitous_20121143, EyeUbiquitous_20121142, EyeUbiquitous_20121141, EyeUbiquitous_20121063, and EyeUbiquitous_20121161. Each image offers a glimpse into the deep-rooted beliefs and practices that shape the way communities pay tribute to their loved ones. "