Indian Pichvai Depicting Krishna
The pichvai is a hanging cloth displayed behind the statue of a deity. In the 15th century the cult of bhakti, or devotion, swept over India.
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Senufo Village Guardian Figure
Concealed in a small hut, access to this oracle figure is restricted to the most senior male and female members of the Senufo governing societies – the Poro…
Vajra or Dorje
These pieces are normally found in front of exposed altars, and offerings are made upon them regularly by the devout prior to prayer, meditation, or worship. While it is interesting to see…
Benin Bronze Royal Leopard
Among bronze animal depictions in Benin art the leopard appears most frequently. As “king of the forest” his reputation is as great as that of the Oba, or…
Chinese Bone Vases
These carved bone vases were made in the style of the Qianlong period, which lasted from approximately 1735-1796. It was a period of peace and prosperity in China,…
Nepalese Akshobya Buddha
In Tibetan Buddhism there are five Buddhas known as the Dhyani Buddhas. All represent Buddhas in meditation and are said to emanate from Adibuddha, the original Buddha who…
Senufo Yawiige Ox Amulet or Nokariga
The Senufo produce a rich variety of sculptures, mainly associated with the poro society. One type of Senofu yawiige was worn only by members of a secret society…
Archaic Chinese Ceremonial Blades
Ceremonial blades – large and often imposing blades of polished hard stone date back to stone-age cultures of China, which originally had to rely on stone for utilitarian…
Benin Bronze Slave Trade Procession
Benin Kingdom had a long history with slavery as slaves constituted an important part of the trade relations between Benin and other countries. The slave trade was declared…
Chinese Gu vs Furniture Provenance
The Chinese concept of gu instead of the western concept of provenance and the most aesthetically pleasing pieces have become the most valuable.