Ancestor ancestors hi-res stock photography and images

Early 1900's copy of an Edwardian photo taken from a photograph album, depicting a woman in a long coat standing outdoors, original photo is circa 1910, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2BW573C–Early 1900's copy of an Edwardian photo taken from a photograph album, depicting a woman in a long coat standing outdoors, original photo is circa 1910, U.K.

Ancestry - People in Genealogy Ancestors of Hearitage Stock Photo

RFGJM585–Ancestry - People in Genealogy Ancestors of Hearitage

Familysearch website - online ancestors research Stock Photo

RMCXW0A6–Familysearch website - online ancestors research

Quaternary Period, Hominid Settlement Stock Photo

RM2BEHA73–Quaternary Period, Hominid Settlement

RMAYK7F9–China Ancestor Cult 1846

Ancestors Joseph and Benjamin, The twelve ancestors of Israel (series title), On the left the ancestor Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob. Joseph is holding a bow and pulling an arrow from a quiver on his back. On the right the ancestor Benjamin, the twelfth and last son of Jacob. Next to Benjamin, a wolf devours a sheep, a reference to Benjamin as a 'ravenous wolf'. Each image has a Latin caption and the magazine contains the eleventh and twelfth prints from a series on the subject of the twelve founding fathers of Israel., print, print maker: Johann Sadeler (I), after design by: Chrispijn van Stock Photo

RM2Y6B4D0–Ancestors Joseph and Benjamin, The twelve ancestors of Israel (series title), On the left the ancestor Joseph, the eleventh son of Jacob. Joseph is holding a bow and pulling an arrow from a quiver on his back. On the right the ancestor Benjamin, the twelfth and last son of Jacob. Next to Benjamin, a wolf devours a sheep, a reference to Benjamin as a 'ravenous wolf'. Each image has a Latin caption and the magazine contains the eleventh and twelfth prints from a series on the subject of the twelve founding fathers of Israel., print, print maker: Johann Sadeler (I), after design by: Chrispijn van

Busts of ancestors. 19th and 20th Dynasties. New Kingdom. Stock Photo

RMCNRMWF–Busts of ancestors. 19th and 20th Dynasties. New Kingdom.

Maori ancestor worship veneration of ancestors Statue 1870 New Zealand Stock Photo

RMBJ2GX4–Maori ancestor worship veneration of ancestors Statue 1870 New Zealand

RMD554H2–Flavia in white...

Feb. 24, 2012 - U.S. Foreign Minister has German ancestors: Ever since Teacher tells the children, that such a famous man as Christian Archibald Herter has ancestor who came from Burgfelden, they enjoy their lesson much more. Stock Photo

RME12TKJ–Feb. 24, 2012 - U.S. Foreign Minister has German ancestors: Ever since Teacher tells the children, that such a famous man as Christian Archibald Herter has ancestor who came from Burgfelden, they enjoy their lesson much more.

Historic tekoteko, wood carvings of ancestors, grace the above-ground cemetery in Whaka Village, Rotorua, New Zealand. Stock Photo

RM2GT21A4–Historic tekoteko, wood carvings of ancestors, grace the above-ground cemetery in Whaka Village, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Ancestral cemetery with whale bones, crosses, Iqaluit, Baffin Island. Stock Photo

RF2GDG87X–Ancestral cemetery with whale bones, crosses, Iqaluit, Baffin Island.

Australopithecus aethiopicus skull Stock Photo

RMKGWNPG–Australopithecus aethiopicus skull

Koruru or ancestor's head. Traditional Maori carving Wharenui Meeting House in Whakarewarewa Thermal Village Rotorua New Zealand Stock Photo

RMDRPFC0–Koruru or ancestor's head. Traditional Maori carving Wharenui Meeting House in Whakarewarewa Thermal Village Rotorua New Zealand

RFBXC0HE–Boston, Massachusetts, USA

A traditional pose by an Ashanti youth of 'offering libations' to the ancestors. Ashanti Region in Ghana. Stock Photo

RMGE055Y–A traditional pose by an Ashanti youth of 'offering libations' to the ancestors. Ashanti Region in Ghana.

But, thanks be to God, there are few of my ancestors who have died in their beds. An episode in Scottish History Stock Photo

RMHJWGW4–But, thanks be to God, there are few of my ancestors who have died in their beds. An episode in Scottish History

Church records showing Barack Obama's ancestors, the Kearney's, from Moneygall, in Templeharry Church in the village of Cloughjordan in Co Offaly. Stock Photo

RMGB860G–Church records showing Barack Obama's ancestors, the Kearney's, from Moneygall, in Templeharry Church in the village of Cloughjordan in Co Offaly.

La Vieille Charité - MARSEILLE Museum : SOLOMON ISLANDS : Ancestor's skull Stock Photo

RF2PGKKHA–La Vieille Charité - MARSEILLE Museum : SOLOMON ISLANDS : Ancestor's skull

Early 1900's copy of an Edwardian photo taken from a photograph album, depicting a woman in a long coat and a small boy wearing a cap, standing outdoors, original photo is circa 1910, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2BW573A–Early 1900's copy of an Edwardian photo taken from a photograph album, depicting a woman in a long coat and a small boy wearing a cap, standing outdoors, original photo is circa 1910, U.K.

Ancestry Word in DNA Research Your Genealogy Ancestors Stock Photo

RFGJM26R–Ancestry Word in DNA Research Your Genealogy Ancestors

RMCXW0A1–Familysearch website - online ancestors research

RM2BEHA79–Quaternary Period, Hominid Settlement

Chinese Ancestor Worship - Ancestral Tablet Stock Photo

RMG3AJKM–Chinese Ancestor Worship - Ancestral Tablet

Photoreproduction of a detail of the fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, depicting an ancestor of the Savior, Michelangelo. Rome. Vault of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Filling of one of the Vaults, containing the Ancestors of the Savior. (title on object), anonymous, Michelangelo, Sixtijnse kapel (Vaticaan), c. 1875 - c. 1900, cardboard, albumen print, height 189 mm × width 244 mm Stock Photo

RM2HB6HYR–Photoreproduction of a detail of the fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, depicting an ancestor of the Savior, Michelangelo. Rome. Vault of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Filling of one of the Vaults, containing the Ancestors of the Savior. (title on object), anonymous, Michelangelo, Sixtijnse kapel (Vaticaan), c. 1875 - c. 1900, cardboard, albumen print, height 189 mm × width 244 mm

Mortuary figure. Reliquary deceased ancestor ('Bieri'). Fang peoples. Wood and iron. 19th century. Equatorial Guinea, Africa. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Stock Photo

RMW8EMAA–Mortuary figure. Reliquary deceased ancestor ('Bieri'). Fang peoples. Wood and iron. 19th century. Equatorial Guinea, Africa. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain.

Inspired by Photoreproduction of a detail of the fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, depicting an ancestor of the Savior, Michelangelo. Rome. Vault of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Filling of one of the Vaults, containing the Ancestors of the Savior., Michelangelo, Sixtijnse, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture Stock Photo

RF2HKC1RC–Inspired by Photoreproduction of a detail of the fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, depicting an ancestor of the Savior, Michelangelo. Rome. Vault of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Filling of one of the Vaults, containing the Ancestors of the Savior., Michelangelo, Sixtijnse, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture

A carved wooden Ancestor figure from Easter Island. Stock Photo

RMWHB7B6–A carved wooden Ancestor figure from Easter Island.

Jan. 01, 1969 - Ancestor's name for Dartmouth Baby: The Countess of Dartmouth, 39, at her London home yesterday with her third son, born on Dec. 28. He is the fourth child of the Earl and Countess, the others being Viscount Lewisham, 19, who is at Oxford, Rupert, 18, at Eton, and five year old Charlotte. The baby is to be baptized Henry, after his ancestor Henry Legge, son of the 1st. Earl, and Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Duke of Newcastle's Government in 1754. Lady Dartmouth is chairman of the Greater London Council historic building board. Stock Photo

RME0Y7XE–Jan. 01, 1969 - Ancestor's name for Dartmouth Baby: The Countess of Dartmouth, 39, at her London home yesterday with her third son, born on Dec. 28. He is the fourth child of the Earl and Countess, the others being Viscount Lewisham, 19, who is at Oxford, Rupert, 18, at Eton, and five year old Charlotte. The baby is to be baptized Henry, after his ancestor Henry Legge, son of the 1st. Earl, and Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Duke of Newcastle's Government in 1754. Lady Dartmouth is chairman of the Greater London Council historic building board.

Ancestor altar in the Old House of Duc An. Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. Stock Photo

RMHRMJX1–Ancestor altar in the Old House of Duc An. Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.

travel /geography, Indonesia, Bali, buildings, ancestor temple, exterior view, soul throne, 15th century, , Stock Photo

RMA3YRKX–travel /geography, Indonesia, Bali, buildings, ancestor temple, exterior view, soul throne, 15th century, ,

'The Hobbit' Homo floresiensis vs Homo sapiens Skull Stock Photo

RMKMCKAM–'The Hobbit' Homo floresiensis vs Homo sapiens Skull

Matatlan, Oaxaca; Mexico; North America. Escobar Family Altar in Honor of Ambrosio Escobar, Decorated for the Day of the Dead Celebrations. Stock Photo

RM2X5RY25–Matatlan, Oaxaca; Mexico; North America. Escobar Family Altar in Honor of Ambrosio Escobar, Decorated for the Day of the Dead Celebrations.

Drunken Festival During Funeral, Ancestor Worship and Reburial known as Famadihana, or Turning of the Bones, at Ambodifotatra ïle Sainte-Marie or Nosy Boraha Madagascar 1896 Vintage Illustration or Old Engraving Stock Photo

RM2EY51XA–Drunken Festival During Funeral, Ancestor Worship and Reburial known as Famadihana, or Turning of the Bones, at Ambodifotatra ïle Sainte-Marie or Nosy Boraha Madagascar 1896 Vintage Illustration or Old Engraving

Talensi tribal ancestor shrine with sacrificial offerings, Tongo, Ghana Stock Photo

RFED5P84–Talensi tribal ancestor shrine with sacrificial offerings, Tongo, Ghana

BADRINATH - INDIA, JUNE 5th - Hindus performing tarpana (offering of food to the ancestors) at the ghats of Badrinath in the Indian Himalayas. Stock Photo

RFJ0NYGG–BADRINATH - INDIA, JUNE 5th - Hindus performing tarpana (offering of food to the ancestors) at the ghats of Badrinath in the Indian Himalayas.

Elderly Chinese Woman Burning Fake Money to Honor Dead Ancestors, Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong, China Stock Photo

RMAHK7N3–Elderly Chinese Woman Burning Fake Money to Honor Dead Ancestors, Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong, China

MMN 82883 : men praying to ancestors banganga walkeshwar bombay mumbai maharashtra india Stock Photo

RMCE74A9–MMN 82883 : men praying to ancestors banganga walkeshwar bombay mumbai maharashtra india

Early 1900's postcard of school children infants/junior's class outside St Andrew's Homer Street school, Manchester, England, U..K, 1925 Stock Photo

RM2C9R5TW–Early 1900's postcard of school children infants/junior's class outside St Andrew's Homer Street school, Manchester, England, U..K, 1925

RFKPDA1X–collectible

Ancestry website - online ancestors search and genealogical research Stock Photo

RMCXW277–Ancestry website - online ancestors search and genealogical research

Ancestors altar, wall decorated with animal sculptures, Hanoi, Vietnam Stock Photo

RMCF15AT–Ancestors altar, wall decorated with animal sculptures, Hanoi, Vietnam

Laos - Luang Prabang - Dance of the Pou Gnieu-Gnia-Gnieu, ancestors of the Laotians Stock Photo

RM2RGD19E–Laos - Luang Prabang - Dance of the Pou Gnieu-Gnia-Gnieu, ancestors of the Laotians

Gope board, 18th century, Unknown, 49 1/2 x 22 in. (125.73 x 55.88 cm), Wood, pigment, Papua New Guinea, 18th century, Gope boards and shields are protective objects that are named after ancestors important to their owners. Ancestors become connected with the objects and help protect the owner from physical or supernatural harm. The gope board, or special shield, shown here was kept in the men’s house in communities in the Papuan gulf region of New Guinea. It belonged to an individual man whose ancestor is depicted on the board, and who was called upon for protection during battle Stock Photo

RM2T90PX6–Gope board, 18th century, Unknown, 49 1/2 x 22 in. (125.73 x 55.88 cm), Wood, pigment, Papua New Guinea, 18th century, Gope boards and shields are protective objects that are named after ancestors important to their owners. Ancestors become connected with the objects and help protect the owner from physical or supernatural harm. The gope board, or special shield, shown here was kept in the men’s house in communities in the Papuan gulf region of New Guinea. It belonged to an individual man whose ancestor is depicted on the board, and who was called upon for protection during battle

Images of ancestors on the family shrine in a home in a village called Que Vo in Ha Bac province in the Red River Delta outside Hanoi in Vietnam. Stock Photo

RFDYY457–Images of ancestors on the family shrine in a home in a village called Que Vo in Ha Bac province in the Red River Delta outside Hanoi in Vietnam.

Art inspired by Photoreproduction of a detail of the fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, depicting an ancestor of the Savior, Michelangelo. Rome. Vault of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Filling of one of the Vaults, containing the Ancestors of the Savior, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HKXXC3–Art inspired by Photoreproduction of a detail of the fresco by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, depicting an ancestor of the Savior, Michelangelo. Rome. Vault of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Filling of one of the Vaults, containing the Ancestors of the Savior, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Spain, Burgos: Model of a Paranthropus boisei in the Museum of Human Evolution Stock Photo

RME267F4–Spain, Burgos: Model of a Paranthropus boisei in the Museum of Human Evolution

Mask in wood boar tusks and shells. Timbunke, Papua New Guinea, 1959. Ancestor mask used in ceremonies. Red is the symbol of wisdom amongst ancestors Stock Photo

RMD991A2–Mask in wood boar tusks and shells. Timbunke, Papua New Guinea, 1959. Ancestor mask used in ceremonies. Red is the symbol of wisdom amongst ancestors

RMHRMJXC–Ancestor altar in the Old House of Duc An. Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.

travel /geography, Indonesia, Bali, buildings, ancestor temple, exterior view, entrance gate with Kala mask, 15th century, , Stock Photo

RMA3YRKN–travel /geography, Indonesia, Bali, buildings, ancestor temple, exterior view, entrance gate with Kala mask, 15th century, ,

Ancestors altar, An Hien garden house in Hue, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia Stock Photo

RMBK66J2–Ancestors altar, An Hien garden house in Hue, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Matatlan, Oaxaca; Mexico; North America. Day of the Dead Celebration. Offerings in front of Family Altar. Bread of the dead (pan de muertos). Stock Photo

RM2X5RY22–Matatlan, Oaxaca; Mexico; North America. Day of the Dead Celebration. Offerings in front of Family Altar. Bread of the dead (pan de muertos).

RMBA6RX6–

RFED5P80–Talensi tribal ancestor shrine with sacrificial offerings, Tongo, Ghana

Death Ritual Washing Skeletons in Shinto Temple Japan. Vintage Illustration or Engraving 1883 (Deschamps-Castelli) Stock Photo

RM2HN90WP–Death Ritual Washing Skeletons in Shinto Temple Japan. Vintage Illustration or Engraving 1883 (Deschamps-Castelli)

Tattooed ancestor Central stick figure. Maori village, Aotearoa (New Zealand). 1840-1860. Wood, sea shell. Exposition The Human Image. Organised by Br Stock Photo

RM2T4F099–Tattooed ancestor Central stick figure. Maori village, Aotearoa (New Zealand). 1840-1860. Wood, sea shell. Exposition The Human Image. Organised by Br

Homo heidelbergensis vs Homo sapiens skull Stock Photo

RMKMCKA9–Homo heidelbergensis vs Homo sapiens skull

Early 1900's copy of an Edwardian photo taken from a photograph album, depicting a young boy in a flat cap. The original photo is circa 1910, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2BW573B–Early 1900's copy of an Edwardian photo taken from a photograph album, depicting a young boy in a flat cap. The original photo is circa 1910, U.K.

The image of men praying to ancestors banganga walkeshwar mumbai maharashtra india Stock Photo

RMH33R12–The image of men praying to ancestors banganga walkeshwar mumbai maharashtra india

One year after a death a hindu priest conducts the shraddha rites in the home offering pinda to the ancestors. Stock Photo

RMA1WF9Y–One year after a death a hindu priest conducts the shraddha rites in the home offering pinda to the ancestors.

RMRE8WJ8–Family tree of Russian tsars depicted in the depicted in the ceiling fresco by Russian icon painters Gury Nikitin and Sila Savin (1680) in the north porch of the Church of Elijah the Prophet in Yaroslavl, Russia.

RMG39HDK–HONOURABLE ANCESTORS-

MADAGASCAR, Mananjary, canal des Pangalanes, village AMBOHITSARA, tribe ANTAMBAHOAKA, fady or taboo, according to the rules of their ancestors twin children are a taboo and not accepted in the society / MADAGASKAR, Mananjary, Dorf AMBOHITSARA, Zwillinge sind nach dem Ahnenkult ein Fady oder Tabu beim Stamm der ANTAMBAHOAKA Stock Photo

RMHP48N9–MADAGASCAR, Mananjary, canal des Pangalanes, village AMBOHITSARA, tribe ANTAMBAHOAKA, fady or taboo, according to the rules of their ancestors twin children are a taboo and not accepted in the society / MADAGASKAR, Mananjary, Dorf AMBOHITSARA, Zwillinge sind nach dem Ahnenkult ein Fady oder Tabu beim Stamm der ANTAMBAHOAKA

A late 18th century illustration of Rosa Indica, one of the ancestors of modern roses and distinguished by often being resistant to pests and diseases. They have a single flower of five petals but some double forms occur as sports. Rosa indica is a species rose native to southern China, Northern Indo-China and Taiwan. It is a medium sized rose with red semi-double to double flowers. No fragrance. Stock Photo

RM2J1BFYM–A late 18th century illustration of Rosa Indica, one of the ancestors of modern roses and distinguished by often being resistant to pests and diseases. They have a single flower of five petals but some double forms occur as sports. Rosa indica is a species rose native to southern China, Northern Indo-China and Taiwan. It is a medium sized rose with red semi-double to double flowers. No fragrance.

Etruscan Art. Italy. In honour of the ancestors. Symbolic faces were the focus and memorials held at the graveside. Symbolised Urns-face. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhage. Denmark.. Stock Photo

RMP550CX–Etruscan Art. Italy. In honour of the ancestors. Symbolic faces were the focus and memorials held at the graveside. Symbolised Urns-face. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhage. Denmark..

RFKPDA1M–ancestors

RMD991AA–Mask in wood boar tusks and shells. Timbunke, Papua New Guinea, 1959. Ancestor mask used in ceremonies. Red is the symbol of wisdom amongst ancestors

Ancient picture album with family portraits 19th Century Stock Photo

RMA3KYTY–Ancient picture album with family portraits 19th Century

Turtle, 19th century, 2 1/4 x 6 15/16 x 9 11/16 in. (5.72 x 17.62 x 24.61 cm), Coral, Society Islands, 19th century, Tahitian society was divided into clans, and each had its own deity, often a prominent ancestor or venerated animal. The totemic spirits connected the clan to the natural world and were symbolically represented in many forms of art. This carved turtle depicts a clan deity and embodies the essence of all turtles, their inherent power and mythical qualities, rather than a specific animal. Finished pieces may seem to have a rough appearance Stock Photo

RM2T90T48–Turtle, 19th century, 2 1/4 x 6 15/16 x 9 11/16 in. (5.72 x 17.62 x 24.61 cm), Coral, Society Islands, 19th century, Tahitian society was divided into clans, and each had its own deity, often a prominent ancestor or venerated animal. The totemic spirits connected the clan to the natural world and were symbolically represented in many forms of art. This carved turtle depicts a clan deity and embodies the essence of all turtles, their inherent power and mythical qualities, rather than a specific animal. Finished pieces may seem to have a rough appearance

Pushkar Lake, memorials on the ghats, used in ancestor worship and rites, sacred lake of the Hindus, Ajmer district, Rajasthan state, western India Stock Photo

RMMW1Y51–Pushkar Lake, memorials on the ghats, used in ancestor worship and rites, sacred lake of the Hindus, Ajmer district, Rajasthan state, western India

Bali, Indonesia. Shrines to the Ancestors inside a Hindu Balinese Village Family Compound. Stock Photo

RME4TJ1X–Bali, Indonesia. Shrines to the Ancestors inside a Hindu Balinese Village Family Compound.

A vintage photograph of an older couple sitting on the porch of their home. It's sepia with some parts colorized. Stock Photo

RFC2WTJ9–A vintage photograph of an older couple sitting on the porch of their home. It's sepia with some parts colorized.

RFED5P81–Talensi tribal ancestor shrine with sacrificial offerings, Tongo, Ghana

Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark. Stock Photo

RMD19MJ2–Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark.

RM2T4F09C–Tattooed ancestor Central stick figure. Maori village, Aotearoa (New Zealand). 1840-1860. Wood, sea shell. Exposition The Human Image. Organised by Br

Homo habilis Skull KNM ER 1813 Replica Side-view Stock Photo

RMDYCGC9–Homo habilis Skull KNM ER 1813 Replica Side-view

WW1 era postcard of school children holding flowers, in classroom with teacher, circa 1915, U.K. Stock Photo

RM2CBF2WE–WW1 era postcard of school children holding flowers, in classroom with teacher, circa 1915, U.K.

RMH33PXM–The image of men praying to ancestors banganga walkeshwar mumbai maharashtra india

human bones China Chinese culture Stock Photo

RMDE40C4–human bones China Chinese culture

kaminaljuyu (place of ancestors) Archaeological Park is still used by Maya to offer prayers Stock Photo

RMEN0NE1–kaminaljuyu (place of ancestors) Archaeological Park is still used by Maya to offer prayers

RMG36N0Y–Cult of ancestors, China

RMHP48P9–MADAGASCAR, Mananjary, canal des Pangalanes, village AMBOHITSARA, tribe ANTAMBAHOAKA, fady or taboo, according to the rules of their ancestors twin children are a taboo and not accepted in the society / MADAGASKAR, Mananjary, Dorf AMBOHITSARA, Zwillinge sind nach dem Ahnenkult ein Fady oder Tabu beim Stamm der ANTAMBAHOAKA, Frau CHRISTINE MANAMPETRA mit Zwillingen ROLAND und CEDRICE

Stone Lantern, or Ishidoro, often used as memorial markers for ancestors. Hokoku-ji Temple, Kamakura, Japan Stock Photo

RMPH400Y–Stone Lantern, or Ishidoro, often used as memorial markers for ancestors. Hokoku-ji Temple, Kamakura, Japan

Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. Tirsted. 10th century AD. 'Asrad and Hildvig raised this stone in memory of Frede'. National Museum of Denmark. Stock Photo

RMP562X2–Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. Tirsted. 10th century AD. 'Asrad and Hildvig raised this stone in memory of Frede'. National Museum of Denmark.

BADRINATH, INDIA, JUNE 5th - Pilgrims offers prayers to their ancestors near the Alakananda RIver at the temple of Badarinath in North India on June 5 Stock Photo

RFJ0NYG2–BADRINATH, INDIA, JUNE 5th - Pilgrims offers prayers to their ancestors near the Alakananda RIver at the temple of Badarinath in North India on June 5

RMD991FW–Mask in wood boar tusks and shells. Timbunke, Papua New Guinea, 1959. Ancestor mask used in ceremonies. Red is the symbol of wisdom amongst ancestors

vintage photography, ancient picture album with family portraits 19th Century Stock Photo

RMA3KYTM–vintage photography, ancient picture album with family portraits 19th Century

Hà-nôi, Hainoi Vietnam, Tonkin, Indochina The courtyard of a wealthy house, with on the left, the altar of the ancestors, at the time of the Têt festival, Festival, Religion, Art, Habitat, Architecture, Inscription, information, Popular festival, New Year, Ancestor worship, Water feature, Chrysanthemum, Altar, Vase, Painting, Dwelling, Religious or votive inscription, Furniture, Flower, Ceramics, Lamp, Courtyard, Indochina, Tonkin, Hanoi, Courtyard of the same house of 'Hanoi at the time of Tet., Hà-nôi, Hainoi Vietnam, 01/02/1915 - 28/02/1915, Busy, Léon, Léon Busy photographer en Indochine, Stock Photo

RM2TDA2Y9–Hà-nôi, Hainoi Vietnam, Tonkin, Indochina The courtyard of a wealthy house, with on the left, the altar of the ancestors, at the time of the Têt festival, Festival, Religion, Art, Habitat, Architecture, Inscription, information, Popular festival, New Year, Ancestor worship, Water feature, Chrysanthemum, Altar, Vase, Painting, Dwelling, Religious or votive inscription, Furniture, Flower, Ceramics, Lamp, Courtyard, Indochina, Tonkin, Hanoi, Courtyard of the same house of 'Hanoi at the time of Tet., Hà-nôi, Hainoi Vietnam, 01/02/1915 - 28/02/1915, Busy, Léon, Léon Busy photographer en Indochine,

RMHB7RW3–ancestor

Bali, Indonesia. Shrine to an Ancestor inside a Hindu Balinese Village Family Compound. Stock Photo

RME4TJBP–Bali, Indonesia. Shrine to an Ancestor inside a Hindu Balinese Village Family Compound.

Offerings to pay respect to ancestors at a grave in China Stock Photo

RMAEGHRR–Offerings to pay respect to ancestors at a grave in China

RFED5P83–Talensi tribal ancestor shrine with sacrificial offerings, Tongo, Ghana

RMD19MJC–Art. Germanic. Viking Age. Northern Europe. Runestone. Dedicated to their ancestors. National Museum of Denmark.

Graves decorated with flowers Stock Photo

RMBDGF6G–Graves decorated with flowers

Josticks at an ancestor's grave during Qing Ming Festival Malaysia Stock Photo

RMAPXT28–Josticks at an ancestor's grave during Qing Ming Festival Malaysia

Early 1900's Edwardian studio portrait photograph in oval mount of cute young girl holding basket of flowers, next to a white bench, U.K. circa 1910 Stock Photo

RM2D8JW3B–Early 1900's Edwardian studio portrait photograph in oval mount of cute young girl holding basket of flowers, next to a white bench, U.K. circa 1910