Goddess Mahadevi
Mahadevi means Great Goddess in Sanskrit. It can also be translated as Mother Goddess. It is a term used to denote an all encompassing female deity.
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Lega Bwami Society Mask
Men and women in Lega culture enter the centuries-old Bwami society to learn skills and wisdom for life that are taught to initiates through art.
Prehistoric Knapped Blades or Tools
The earliest stone tools in the life span of the genus “Homo” are Mode 1 tools, which come from the Olduwan Industry in Africa.
The Healing Powers of Amber
The healing powers of amber are well known. It has been used as a medicament, mixed with honey and oil to aid in arthritis and other illnesses; and…
Ashtamangala or Eight Auspicious Symbols
One important group consists of eight symbols called the Ashtamangala, the Eight Symbols of Good Fortune, or the Eight Auspicious Symbols. These eight symbols are among the most…
Djenne Bronze Ring with Horse & Rider
Djenne retained a reputation as an artistic center producing meaningful adornment and ritual objects for its inhabitants and those of surrounding areas.
Goddess Saraswati
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts and science. She is considered the goddess of wisdom and learning, and the companion of Brahma, the creator of…
Quan Yin or Guanyin
Quan Yin or Guanyin is spelled with the Chinese characters of perceive, world, and sound, implying that she is the perceiver of all the sounds or outcries of…