DepartmentAsia
Ancestor Spirit House for Ta Yai, the Grandparent or Ancestor Spirits of the Land
NameSpirit House
Maker
Thanadee Sittialangkanon
CultureThai
Date2014
Place madeBangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia
Place collectedBangkok, THAILAND, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumTeak wood, paint
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2015.37.2ab
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberFA.2015.37.2ab
ProvenancePurchased by curator during research trip directly from family workshop.
DescriptionCarved small Thai-style architecture house with platform and railing all around for spirits to inhabit outside of a dwelling.
Mid-late 20th century
