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Ho Chi Minh Medallion
Ho Chi Minh, born as Nguyen Sinh Cung was a Vietnamese Communist revolutionary leader and a key figure in the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945, being President from 1945 to 1969. Ho Chi Minh also helped established the…
Ibeji Twin Statues
This statue represents one of the two divine twin children, Taiyewo and Kehinde, who are used to revere the god, Ibeji. These divine children are worshipped by the people of Yorubaland that worship the twins since they are capable of influencing…
Islamic Prayer Beads or Subha or Misbaha
Islamic Prayer beads, also known as Subhas or Misbahas are used by Muslims to help count recitations and/or concentrate on their personal prayers. There are typically 33 or 99 beads on a Subha that aid Muslims in reciting the 99 names of Allah, or…
Islamic Prayer Rug
Islamic prayer rugs are small oriental carpets used by Muslims when performing "salah" or the five daily prayers. Prayer rugs have become a traditional way for many Muslims to ensure cleanliness in their place of prayer. When prayer time comes,…
Jade Altar Piece (For Incense)
Incense in China, known as Xiang are used in Chinese traditional cultures and religions for ceremonies, ancestral venerations, aromatherapy and for daily use. Incense is held in censers or incense burners that usually have spiritual and religious…
Jade Miniature Guardian Lion
Chinese guardian lions sometimes recalled Shishi, refer to lion sculptures often found in parts of Asia such as China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand. The image originates from Chinese Buddhism where they are believed to have powerful protective…
Jiaobei Blocks or Fortune Blocks
Jiaobei blocks, also known as moon blocks or fortune blocks are divination tools, typically made out of wood or bamboo originating in China. Each block is round on one side and flat on the other resembling a crescent shape. The blocks are used in…
Karas or Sikh Bracelets
A kara is a steel or iron bracelet that is worn by most initiated Sikhs. The kara was instituted by the tenth Sikh guru, Gobind Singh. It is considered one of the five kakars or one of the five external links of faith that identify Sikhs to their…
Karatalas or Bronze Hand Cymbals
Karatalas or hand cymbals are a pair of crash cymbals that produce a high pitched percussion sound. Karatalas, in religious contexts, accompany Hindus when performing devotional music. Hare Krishna Hindus commonly use Karatalas because of Krishna's…
Large Prayer Wheel
A Buddhist prayer wheel, most prevalent in the Tibetan Buddhism, is a mechanical device that is used as an equivalent to a recitation of a mantra. They can be made out of metal, wood, leather, stone or coarse cotton. Each turn of the wheel by hand…