Ceremonial objects

52 artworks

Standing Figurine

Olmec, -800

Shield Painted with Abstract Figures

Tiwanaku, 100

Fragment of a Ceremonial Ballgame Yoke

Veracruz, Classic, 700

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi)

Chimú, 1100

Bi Disc

China, 1100

Yazhang Scepter

China, 1122

Cong

China, 1122

Cong

China, 1122

Cong

China, 1122

Cong

China, 1122

Ritual Cache

Salado, 1300

Reliquary Monstrance with a Tooth of Saint John the Baptist

Weddeghe Velstede, 1433

Coronation Stone of Moctezuma Xocoyotzin

Mexica (Aztec), 1503

Yazhang ceremonial scepter

China, 1600

Ruyi scepter

China, 1736

Axe Scepter

China, 1766

Fu Axe Scepter

China, 1766

Tusk

Edo, 1850

Figural Staff

Baule, 1875

Dance Staff

Baule, 1875

Linguist Staff with Rooster and Hen (Okyeame Poma)

Asante, 1900

Coronet (Orikògbòfóor Onigegemerin)

Yoruba, 1925

Bi disc

China

Cong

China