Ritual Object Collection

Vajrakumara (?) and Consort, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrakumara (?) and Consort, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Maternity figure, possibly Afo, Nigeria, 19th century (wood)
HSC104256 Maternity figure, possibly Afo, Nigeria, 19th century (wood); 70x30x31 cm; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Female figure with child (ekwotame), Idoma or Tiv, Nigeria, 19th century (wood)
HSC104299 Female figure with child (ekwotame), Idoma or Tiv, Nigeria, 19th century (wood); height: 68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Collection Dr. Lawrence R)

Memorial head, Akan, Ghana, 17th-19th century (terracotta)
HSC104818 Memorial head, Akan, Ghana, 17th-19th century (terracotta); 33x19x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Ogboni couple, Yoruba, Nigeria, 19th century (bronze)
HSC104814 Ogboni couple, Yoruba, Nigeria, 19th century (bronze); height: 78.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: edan symbolises the original founding couple of a community;)

Dakini on a Gray Dog, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Dakini on a Gray Dog, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Form of Palden Lhamo (?), Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Form of Palden Lhamo (?), Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Chef des Patagons, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Chef des Patagons, c1797

Vajrakumara (?) and Consort, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrakumara (?) and Consort, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Blue Deity from Yama's Retinue (?) Riding a Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist... 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Blue Deity from Yama's Retinue (?) Riding a Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Ritual Tube (Cong) with Masks, between c.2600 and c.2400 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Tube (Cong) with Masks, between c.2600 and c.2400 B.C

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Silver Communion Plate, c. 1936. Creator: Lena Nastasi
Silver Communion Plate, c. 1936

Silver Chalice, c. 1936. Creator: Lena Nastasi
Silver Chalice, c. 1936

Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia

Chalice Cover, Spain, 1701/25. Creator: Unknown
Chalice Cover, Spain, 1701/25

Altar Frontal depicting The Resurrection with Four Saints, Germany, late-15th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Frontal depicting The Resurrection with Four Saints, Germany, late-15th century

Part of an Antependium (Depicting The Last Supper), Germany, 1300/10. Creator: Unknown
Part of an Antependium (Depicting The Last Supper), Germany, 1300/10

Chrismatory, from the Archaeological Institute Museum, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Chrismatory, from the Archaeological Institute Museum, 1850. Ecclesiastical object used for containing chrism oil. The Chrismatory...was exhibited by the Rev

Placing kedan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Placing kedan, c1905. Navajo man impersonating Yeibichai, placing feather sticks around the sweat

The altar, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The altar, 1908, c1908. Arikara Indian and altar

Bear rattles, 1908, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Bear rattles, 1908, c1908. Rattles of Arikara bear medicine men

Hu Kalowa Pi, the altar complete, 1907, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hu Kalowa Pi, the altar complete, 1907, c1907. Three Native Americans, Slow Bull, Saliva, and Picket Pin, kneeling with bison skull

Spoon, Fang Culture, from Yaunde Region of Cameroon (wood)
HSC193978 Spoon, Fang Culture, from Yaunde Region of Cameroon (wood) by African School; height:22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood)
HSC193979 Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood) by African School; height:63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Baga Standing Female Figure from Guinea (wood)
HSC186372 Baga Standing Female Figure from Guinea (wood) by African School; height:83 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Kwele Mask, Zaire (wood)
HSC185291 Kwele Mask, Zaire (wood) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Male Figure (mixed media)
HSC185278 Male Figure (mixed media) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Senoufo mask (wood)
XLC468117 Senoufo mask (wood) by African School; Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France; (add.info.: Masque Senoufo;)

Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta)
HSC181696 Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta) by African School; height:44 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Makonde Body Mask, Tanzania (wood)
HSC185284 Makonde Body Mask, Tanzania (wood) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: used in male initiation ceremonies; represents a young pregnant woman;); Photo © Heini Schneebeli

N'Domo Mask, Bamana Culture, Mali (wood, shells & seeds)
HSC185200 N'Domo Mask, Bamana Culture, Mali (wood, shells & seeds) by African School; height:40 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Bamana Tyi Wara Mask, from Mali (wood, metal & string)
HSC186099 Bamana Tyi Wara Mask, from Mali (wood, metal & string) by African School; height:38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kifwebe Mask, Songye Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood)
HSC194621 Kifwebe Mask, Songye Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) by African School; height:39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kongo Maternity Figure, from Cabinda Region, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola (wood)
HSC193984 Kongo Maternity Figure, from Cabinda Region, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola (wood) by African School; height:32 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Iran Shrine Figure, Bijogo Culture, Bissagos Islands (wood)
HSC181684 Iran Shrine Figure, Bijogo Culture, Bissagos Islands (wood) by African School; height:44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ngontang Mask, Fang Culture, Gabon (wood & fibre) (see also 181661)
HSC181662 Ngontang Mask, Fang Culture, Gabon (wood & fibre) (see also 181661) by African School; height:27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Helmet surmounted by a figure, Koma-Builsa, Ghana (bronze)
HSC104276 Helmet surmounted by a figure, Koma-Builsa, Ghana (bronze) by African School; height: 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: W. and U)

Blolo Bla Female Figure, Baule Culture (wood)
HSC181680 Blolo Bla Female Figure, Baule Culture (wood) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: the Baule believe that people are born already married to a spirit spouse; a blolo bla is a)

Mbulu, Kota Culture, Gabon (wood & brass)
HSC181659 Mbulu, Kota Culture, Gabon (wood & brass) by African School; height:53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: front or back of 181660;); Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Zoomorphic Mask, Yaka Culture from Zaire (wood)
HSC185281 Zoomorphic Mask, Yaka Culture from Zaire (wood) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: upturned nose typical of Yaka art; probably used in initiation ceremonies;)

Nuna Spoon, from Burkina Faso (ivory)
HSC193967 Nuna Spoon, from Burkina Faso (ivory) by African School; height:20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: handle represents supernatural being able to protect against poisoning;)

Baule Blolo Bian Figure from Ivory Coast (wood) (see also 186361)
HSC186362 Baule Blolo Bian Figure from Ivory Coast (wood) (see also 186361) by African School; height:38 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Ritual Objects: A Glimpse into African Cultural Heritage" Spoon, Fang Culture, from Yaunde Region of Cameroon (wood): This intricately carved wooden spoon holds the essence of Fang culture, symbolizing nourishment and community bonds. Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood): A mesmerizing blend of copper and wood gives life to this Kota Bwete figure, embodying ancestral spirits and serving as a conduit between realms. Baga Standing Female Figure from Guinea (wood): Radiating strength and femininity, this wooden sculpture represents the power and fertility associated with women in Baga tradition. Kwele Mask, Zaire (wood): With its elongated features and captivating design, the Kwele mask embodies spiritual protection while evoking a sense of mystery within Zaire's cultural tapestry. Male Figure (mixed media): Through an innovative combination of materials such as clay and fabric, this male figure showcases artistic versatility while honoring diverse African traditions. Senoufo Mask (wood): Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this wooden mask reflects the rich symbolism embedded in Senoufo culture—an embodiment of ancestral wisdom passed down through generations. Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool, Akan Culture Ghana (terracotta): This terracotta masterpiece serves as a tangible link to ancestors for the Akan people—a testament to their reverence for heritage and remembrance. Makonde Body Mask Tanzania (wood): Representing initiation rituals among the Makonde tribe in Tanzania, this enigmatic body mask celebrates transitions by merging human form with intricate carvings that tell stories untold. N'Domo Mask Bamana Culture Mali (wood shells & seeds).