Ritual Objects

Bactrian ritual object, Bactrian culture, Quetta, Afghanistan 3rd or early 2nd Millennium B.C.

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Bactrian culture, Afghanistan. 3rd or early 2nd Millennium B.C.

Aboriginal People, Australia, Tiwi painted ritual object and clapper sticks.

Artist Len Klikunas paints to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His art is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and sculpture. It employs shiz...

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a

contemporary aesthetics. Its form evokes the utilitarian purpose of historical ritual objects while embracing

were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism. They

and ritual objects. The hollowed arch at the base adds an intriguing architectural element, possibly

This striking modern ceramic sculpture is styled after traditional Asian headrests and ritual

and was used to make ritual objects such as bi discs and talismans worn by royalty, in the hopes that

silver light. In antiquity, selenite was believed to hold protective powers and was often used in ritual

to make ritual objects such as bi discs and talismans worn by royalty, in the hopes that it would

ritual objects. Though similar forms originate as early as the 14th century, this example is tagged

indestructible, it became a symbol of immortality and was used to make ritual objects such as bi discs and

and was used to make ritual objects such as bi discs and talismans worn by royalty, in the hopes that

traditions as a ritual object once used like currency in social ceremonies. Carved from dense black stone

frog, on the other side a ritual object suggesting a strategy game of duality united by a ring with

The Tibetan dorje, a ritual object in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizes indestructibility and

softened edges and surface variation, consistent with ritual objects of this type. Today, authentic Nuo

language: - Biomorphic, archetypal form (between vessel, body, fertility symbol, and ritual object) - Axial

desirable for collectors of Asian antiques, tribal art, and museum-quality ritual objects. Ideal for curated

This is an old stone object from Japan, a sculptural piece called a “stone rod” that depicts male

censer features a hollow interior and a removable lid, allowing it to function both as a ritual object

traditional Jewish ritual objects — menorahs, kiddush cups, mezuzahs — filtering them through his background

rare, sculptural piece features 1 candle holder rising from a textured base, evoking ritual objects and

his lap, and likely once held onto ritual objects. The Zen master is seated on an elegant tall-back

This ceremonial vessel is an authentic ritual object from the Bambara (Bamana) people of Mali

Chinese vintage quadrangular flambé vases inspired by Neolithic ritual Cong-form objects. Inspired

celebration. These holders are not merely decorative; they are ritual objects, inviting pause, presence, and

ritual object, but a profound artistic statement.

deeply symbolic. The interplay of brutalist ironwork and sculptural form transforms it from a ritual

ritual objects reimagined through modernist lens. The underside bears the impressed DT cipher, confirming

Judaica, creating beautiful ritual objects and decorative items that blended traditional Jewish themes

approach to form — sculptures that stand between ritual object and modern art.

ritual objects for their community. European artisans painted their Judaica.It is always adapting. From

patina and intact suspension holes Description: A rare and striking ritual object from the Iatmul people

important ritual objects as well as everyday objects, farming implements, and weapons.

religious significance and artistic mastery, these candlesticks serve as both functional ritual objects and

today is not easy. These candlesticks not only serve as functional ritual objects for lighting Shabbat

carry food, personal items, and ritual objects. Each pattern often holds symbolic meaning, reflecting

, cultural use, symbolic value, and outlasting relevance as a utilitarian object. Rituals are an ongoing

A rare example of a Churinga with the ritual painting not having been removed.

, symbolic value, and outlasting relevance as a utilitarian object. Rituals are an ongoing project. Every

This is a very large great looking scholar stone on a custom black stand . Remarkable objects made

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his

ritual objects and used in ceremonies - Kass lends his sense of emboldened spontaneity to fill his