Ancestral Collection

Colorful sunset blossoms across a New Mexico sky. Home to the Pueblo Indians who have been calling this enchanting landscape their ancestral homelands for thousands of years

Archers on horseback, Central Asia
Warrior archers (Batyrs) on horseback, Central Asia (Kazakhstan area)

USA, Utah. Hovenweep Castle, Hovenweep National Monument. Date: 30-03-2021

Inverary Castle Argyll, Scotland
MAB-2 Inverary Castle - Argyll, Scotland Campbell family Duke Argyll Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Typical Tongkonan houses, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tudor period main entrance wooden panelled door
2910964 Tudor period main entrance wooden panelled door; (add.info.: Tudor period main entrance wooden panelled door, at Sulgrave Manor, England, ancestral home of George Washington)

Tudor period, wall hanging tapestry
2910965 Tudor period, wall hanging tapestry; (add.info.: Tudor period, wall hanging tapestry, at Sulgrave Manor, England, ancestral home of George Washington. 2015.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tudor period canopied bed (photo)
2910966 Tudor period canopied bed (photo); (add.info.: Tudor period canopied bed (detail), at Sulgrave Manor, England, ancestral home of George Washington); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Washington family coat of arms
2910967 Washington family coat of arms; (add.info.: Washington family coat of arms with symbols later adopted in the American flag, at Sulgrave Manor, England, ancestral home of George Washington)

Heroes of the Shimazu Clan, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Heroes of the Shimazu Clan, 1877

Portraits of the Tokugawa Rulers, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Portraits of the Tokugawa Rulers, 1878

Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Bum�an (Illig Qaghan)
Bumin Khagan (Illig Qaghan, reigned 551-552), founder of the Turkic Kaghanate. This form of government was typical for the Eurasian Steppe from the 6th to the 10th century. circa 6th century

Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs), Kazakhstan
Ancient Kazakh warriors (Batyrs) in battle dress on horseback, with Turkic military equipment and armour, Kazakhstan

Traditional Toraja family tomb, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Traditional Toraja village, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

1704 Gemelli Map of the Aztec Migration
1704 Gemelli Map - According to legend on exactly May 24, 1065 CE, the Mexica (Aztec) began an epic migration from their ancestral homeland, Aztlan

Asian culture devices and products, wood engravings, published in 1897
Asian culture devices and products: 1 + 10) Dance staff of the Toba Batak people from Sumatra; 2) Ancestral figure from Nias (Indonesia); 3) Weaving board of the Ainu (Japan); 4 + 17

Traditional Toraja houses in Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Saquisili Animal Market, Llama For Sale, Saquisili, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador

Buffalo-shaped wood tomb with skull and bones, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Family tomb and skulls, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Typical Tongkonan house adorned with head of albino buffalo, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Typical Tongkonan house, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Burial cave with elevated tombs, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Wooden statues of Tau Tau tombs guardians who represent the deceased persons, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ceramic dragon figurine Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. Temple built Qing Dynasty in 1894

Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Men exercising in Tomak game. Martial art. Traditional game in which woll balls are used on leather straps. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Koldinghuus, Denmark - the ancestral castle of the Princess of Wales. We see views of the town and inside the castle itself. The castle was founded in 1268 by King Christoffer I. Date: 1885

Sami People - Early Photograph
The Sami people, (also known as Lapps, although this term is considered derogatory) are the indigenous people of northern Europe inhabiting Sapmi, which today encompasses parts of northern Sweden

Mbulu (wood, copper & brass)
HSC181658 Mbulu (wood, copper & brass) by African School; height:77 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

USA, Utah. Ancient ruin along the Little Ruin Trail, Hovenweep National Monument. Date: 30-03-2021

Little Westwater Ruin, Canyonlands National Park, Utah Date: 05-03-2021

Ancestral tradition
Gavrila Danut Corneliu

Ms 360 f. 264v Tree of Consanguinity, from the Decrets de Gratien (vellum)
XIR173465 Ms 360 f.264v Tree of Consanguinity, from the Decrets de Gratien (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens, France; (add.info.: The Decretum Gratiani)

Bowl with Textured Surface Decoration, A. D. 900 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Textured Surface Decoration, A.D. 900/1000. Conical-shaped bowl with sides angled outward, a smooth black interior

Bowl with Textured Surface Decoration in Basketry-Like Pattern, A. D. 900 / 1000
Bowl with Textured Surface Decoration in Basketry-Like Pattern, A.D. 900/1000. Round, red-brown bowl with small cracks its black interior

Storage Jar with Horizontal Bands of Interlocking Scrolls, A. D. 875 / 1130
Storage Jar with Horizontal Bands of Interlocking Scrolls, A.D. 875/1130. Round ceramic jar with large black S-shaped geometric designs on cream ground

Miniature Bowl with Interior Bird-Wing Motif, A. D. 1250 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Bowl with Interior Bird-Wing Motif, A.D. 1250/1400

Pitcher with Stepped-Interlocking Motifs and Vertical Hatching, A. D. 950 / 1400
Pitcher with Stepped-Interlocking Motifs and Vertical Hatching, A.D. 950/1400

Dipper or Ladle with Interlocking Zigzag and Step-Fret Designs, A. D. 1000 / 1300
Dipper or Ladle with Interlocking Zigzag and Step-Fret Designs, A.D. 1000/1300. A ceramic vessel with a long handle, its bone-white surface decorated with black geometric designs

Storage Jar (Olla), A. D. 1150 / 1300. Creator: Unknown
Storage Jar (Olla), A.D. 1150/1300

Storage Jar (Olla) with Black, White, and Hathed Linked Scrolls, Triangles, and Stepped Motifs, A.D. 950/1400

Jar with Interlocking-Stepped Motifs in Diagonal Pattern, A. D. 950 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Jar with Interlocking-Stepped Motifs in Diagonal Pattern, A.D. 950/1400

Jar with Horned Serpents and Interlocking, Hatched-and-Black Stepped Designs, 950 / 1400
Jar with Horned Serpents and Interlocking, Hatched-and-Black Stepped Designs, 950/1400

Mug with Interlocking Geometric Pattern with Zigzag Motifs and Crosshatching, 1100 / 1275
Mug with Interlocking Geometric Pattern with Zigzag Motifs and Crosshatching, 1100/1275

Pitcher with Interlocking Zigzag Motifs and Checkerboard Pattern, A. D. 950 / 1400
Pitcher with Interlocking Zigzag Motifs and Checkerboard Pattern, A.D. 950/1400

Bowl with Interlocking Zigzag Motif in Four-Part Design on Interior Walls, A. D. 950 / 1400
Bowl with Interlocking Zigzag Motif in Four-Part Design on Interior Walls, A.D. 950/1400

Bowl with Large Diamond-Shaped Area Interior with Dotted Lines and Diamonds... A.D
Bowl with Large Diamond-Shaped Area Interior with Dotted Lines and Diamonds, and Interlocking Stepped Motifs, A.D. 950/1400

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"Journey through Time: Ancestral Treasures from Around the World" As a colorful sunset blossoms across the New Mexico sky, we embark on a captivating journey to explore ancestral wonders that span continents and cultures. From the majestic Hovenweep Castle in Utah's Hovenweep National Monument to the enchanting Inverary Castle nestled in Argyll, Scotland, these architectural marvels stand as testaments to our rich heritage. Venturing further, we find ourselves at Penshurst Place near Tonbridge, Kent, where history whispers through every stone of this magnificent estate. Meanwhile, in Sulawesi, Indonesia's Tana Toraja region, traditional Tongkonan houses proudly showcase intricate craftsmanship passed down through generations. In Turkey's Tomak village, men engage in ancient exercises that have been practiced for centuries - a testament to their dedication towards preserving ancestral traditions. Similarly, Koldinghuus in Denmark stands tall as a reminder of past glory and cultural significance. Delving into early photographs of the Sami People reveals glimpses into their way of life and deep-rooted connection with nature. Moving eastward brings us face-to-face with Buman (Illig Qaghan), founder of Kaghanate Bum�an (Illig Qaghan), an influential figure whose legacy shaped Central Asia. Amidst all this splendor lies the heartwarming sight of archers on horseback galloping across vast landscapes - an image that encapsulates both strength and tradition. And finally, standing before traditional Toraja family tombs and villages in Sulawesi's Rantepao region fills us with awe for their unique burial customs that honor ancestors' spirits. These ancestral treasures serve as reminders of our shared human history and inspire us to cherish our roots while embracing diversity.