Marcel Pinas Surinamese, b. 1971
Wi Gaansama II, 2022
Mixed media sculpture on black steel stand.
African masks and figurines wrapped with Pangi fabric, hard core, rope and acrylic.
African masks and figurines wrapped with Pangi fabric, hard core, rope and acrylic.
60 x 25 x 25 cm
23.6 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
23.6 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
Copyright Marcel Pinas
Ancestor worship is one of the common rituals that Maroon in Suriname have in common with the inhabitants in Africa whence the ancestors came. During these rituals, handmade objects are...
Ancestor worship is one of the common rituals that Maroon in Suriname have in common with the inhabitants in Africa whence the ancestors came.
During these rituals, handmade objects are consulted as a way to communicate with the ancestors. This tradition reflects a deep spiritual connection, bridging the Maroons’ cultural heritage with the customs of their African forebears.