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Artwork >> Philhelm Philhelm >> P169 -The origin of the tiger on earth from the Priests of Dongba, Naxi. 2013


Artwork >> Philhelm Philhelm >> P169 -The origin of the tiger on earth from the Priests of Dongba, Naxi. 2013

"P169 -The origin of the tiger on earth from the Priests of Dongba, Naxi. 2013"
Philhelm Philhelm
Acrylic on canvas crowned by a pediment in polychrome wood. - 65 Inches x 75 Inches
You may already know "The origin of the horse on earth," thanks to my previous painting P168 referenced on my website in the "Art Gallery", here finally, "The origin of the Tiger" In the same spirit, since, as you now know, this table is read like a book that actually exists in the original format 9 cm X 12 cm \ 3,54 x 4,72 inches and tells the true origin of the tiger on earth, even if you find somewhat extravagant! And for good reason, since its meaning is both worship and cultural, and has been for perhaps a thousand years, at least for certain, since hundreds of years. Its origin is Tibeto-Burman in a region that is now politically part of China's southwest. It should be noted immediately that the old writing is composed of drawings that only a few surviving Dongba priests are able to read! Many people immediately think of Egyptian hieroglyphics that we might be too quickly compared? But why not do it fast and simple? At first glance when looking for the first time this kind of paintings, one tends to see a children's cartoon? Especially since the treaty is extremely simple and violently colorful! Thence to imagine an ancient and sacred scripture reserved for priests for their many benefits both religious and shamanistic, but even more for those who want to learn more by reading the entire text that follows, it will seem strange if not confused ? But do not worry, I did not invent these myths about the origins have a sacred meaning it would be inappropriate to deny with last current Dongba priests. But back to our table: As you can see, it is surmounted by a pediment carved and polychromed! In fact, this pediment is the representation of the book cover! A central cartouche in red on gold informs us pictographic title of the book, as you already know since it is "The origin of the tiger!" From both sides of this as there are cuts offerings to the gods! Regarding the array itself, it is only the first page of the book, so the beginning of the story that comes out 12 pages, including the cover. As you can see, various signs accompany these drawings
they are all benchmarks for priests in the meaning of words and their pronunciation. One example to understand: Seven geese found in the four rows of the table and none is like, so it is not seven different words, but seven groups of words, which can also change direction, according drawing or a sign that precedes or follows it! It's a little more complicated than that, but enough to understand this amazing and beautiful writing! I confess that although bought in China, an English-dictionary Dongba I am only able to understand half of the signs and still not be sure of their position in the drawing itself! But here below from the drawings and signs alone, the complete translation of the original Tiger, led by a priest Dongba English. I assured the French translation respecting as far as possible, the original meaning, concludes with are not less beautiful than the drawings texts. What do you think?...\...

16800 US$


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