Fang Ngil Mask
The white double-sided Ngil face mask comes from the Fang people, who reside in what is now Equatorial Guinea, northwest Gabon, and South Cameroon.
Journal
Peoples, deities and the objects they made: notes on the cultures behind the collection.
Ladakh Ceremonial Attire
Ladakh, today a part of Northern India, is the largest Tibetan refugee area in the world. This is because Ladakh continued to look to Tibet for religious inspiration…
Five Taras or Goddess Tara
Tara is known as the Saviouress, the female counterpart of Avalokitesvara, the vehicle through which Avalokitesvara’s love and compassion are delivered.
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.
Gan Bracelet Currency
To the Gan people, the python is the protector of the family and Gan culture, and a symbol of courage and fearlessness, historically worn by Gan warriors for…
Buddhist Triangular Storage Box
This silver storage box was created to hold items related to various tantric rituals and ceremonies, primarily executed by Buddhist monks trained in various esoteric practices.
Ganesh or Ganesha
Of all Hindu deities, Ganesh, is one of the most revered. Ganesh has many roles – God of wisdom, commerce, and all the creative arts and sciences –…
Bug and Butterfly Specimens
Historically, insect collecting was widespread in the Victorian age where it dovetailed beautifully with the idea of presenting curiosity cabinets filled with a variety of natural wonders found…
Gela Mask or Guere War Mask
This gela mask is known as The Ancient One, suggesting that the style has persisted for multiple generations. Many people commonly refer to this type of mask as…
Bwami Mask of the Songola People
The Bwami masks of the Songola tend to only be seen, handled or owned by the highest grades of the society.