Ritual Objects

Bactrian ritual object, Bactrian culture, Quetta, Afghanistan 3rd or early 2nd Millennium B.C.

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Bactrian culture, Afghanistan. 3rd or early 2nd Millennium B.C.

Aboriginal People, Australia, Tiwi painted ritual object and clapper sticks.

Ritual bells have occupied an important place in Tibetan Buddhist practice for centuries, forming part of the liturgical objects used in meditation, prayer, and ceremonial rites.

Probable a votive or ritual object with beautiful sculptural presence.

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.

Its form evokes the utilitarian purpose of historical ritual objects while embracing abstraction and expressive surface treatments.

Early 20th century, African A ritual object, dark brown carved wooden sculpture of a stylized human figure with a large and rounded head featuring a prominent brow, slit-like eyes, ...

Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism. They are used as ceremonial trumpets in prayer rituals, to summon monks to prayer, to summon spirits as well, and to inv...

Working across sculptural and functional forms, Nobre develops pieces that resemble botanical specimens, ritual objects, or remnants of unknown civilizations.

Working across sculptural and functional forms, Nobre develops pieces that resemble botanical specimens, ritual objects, or remnants of unknown civilizations.

Working across sculptural and functional forms, Nobre develops pieces that resemble botanical specimens, ritual objects, or remnants of unknown civilizations.

Working across sculptural and functional forms, Nobre develops pieces that resemble botanical specimens, ritual objects, or remnants of unknown civilizations.

As they believed jade to be indestructible, it became a symbol of immortality and was used to make ritual objects such as bi discs and talismans worn by royalty, in the hopes that it...

As they believed jade to be indestructible, it became a symbol of immortality and was used to make ritual objects such as bi discs and talismans worn by royalty, in the hopes that it...

These ceremonial instruments were used in tantric Buddhist practices to symbolize impermanence and are considered powerful ritual tools. The trumpet features intricate hand-worked s...

Created in 1974, these works reflect Dries Engelen’s fascination with archetypal forms, ritual objects, and the quiet authority of verticality.

As they believed jade to be indestructible, it became a symbol of immortality and was used to make ritual objects such as bi discs and talismans worn by royalty, in the hopes that it...

This striking black stone disc originates from Papua, Indonesia, and is deeply rooted in tribal traditions as a ritual object once used like currency in social ceremonies.

It may once have functioned as a “tamari-ishi,” water stone, ritual object, or vessel of some kind, though its original purpose is ultimately unknown.

The wide organic rim gives the piece an architectural presence, while its weathered surface recalls excavated objects softened by centuries of wind, sand, and ritual use.

In balanced on one side a brass hook frog, on the other side a ritual object suggesting a strategy game of duality united by a ring with starfish token..

Its rounded body recalls early ceremonial containers found across Bronze Age Mesopotamia, while the restrained shoulder forms hint at horned elements seen in ritual objects of the pe...

The Tibetan dorje, a ritual object in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizes indestructibility and irresistibility while a crow peeking out from behind the Japanese script for hah dominates.

The sculpture aligns extremely well with Venija Vučinić Turinski’s core sculptural language: - Biomorphic, archetypal form (between vessel, body, fertility symbol, and ritual object)...

Evidence of wear and handling remains visible in the softened edges and surface variation, consistent with ritual objects of this type. Today, authentic Nuo masks from the 18th centu...

Whether displayed as a sculptural object or used functionally, “Freedom Ritual” brings a poetic and timeless presence into any interior.

Balancing sculpture, ritual object, and functional light, Stonehenge is handmade in the artist’s Paris studio and is a unique piece.

The sculpture aligns extremely well with Venija Vučinić Turinski’s core sculptural language: - Biomorphic, archetypal form (between vessel, body, fertility symbol, and ritual object)...

This is an old stone object from Japan, a sculptural piece called a “stone rod” that depicts male genitalia. Based on its shape, material, and discoloration, it is believed to have b...

This 19th-century carved wood Chinese mask is highly desirable for collectors of Asian antiques, tribal art, and museum-quality ritual objects. Ideal for curated interiors, galleries...

Designed originally as an incense burner, the censer features a hollow interior and a removable lid, allowing it to function both as a ritual object and as a sculptural decorative ac...

Del Monte reimagines traditional Jewish ritual objects — menorahs, kiddush cups, mezuzahs — filtering them through his background in structural engineering to produce entirely origin...

This rare, sculptural piece features 1 candle holder rising from a textured base, evoking ritual objects and totemic forms. The surface shows Goll’s signature raw finish—expressive, ...

He sits with both hands placed in his lap, and likely once held onto ritual objects. The Zen master is seated on an elegant tall-back chair decorated with gilt carvings, floral bra...

Chinese vintage quadrangular flambé vases inspired by Neolithic ritual Cong-form objects. Inspired by Neolithic ritual Cong-form objects, these Chinese vintage quadrangular flambé va...

Working across sculptural and functional forms, Nobre develops pieces that resemble botanical specimens, ritual objects, or remnants of unknown civilizations.

Working across sculptural and functional forms, Nobre develops pieces that resemble botanical specimens, ritual objects, or remnants of unknown civilizations.

Traditionally used for the burning of incense during religious ceremonies, official events, or domestic rituals, objects of this type were also appreciated as decorative pieces due t...

This ceremonial vessel is an authentic ritual object from the Bambara (Bamana) people of Mali.

These holders are not merely decorative; they are ritual objects, inviting pause, presence, and beauty.

The interplay of iron’s brutalism with the organic warmth of Jerusalem stone creates a compelling contrast, making this piece not just a functional ritual object, but a profound arti...

The interplay of brutalist ironwork and sculptural form transforms it from a ritual object into a compelling work of art, reflecting both the resilience of tradition and the expressi...

Working across sculptural and functional forms, Nobre develops pieces that resemble botanical specimens, ritual objects, or remnants of unknown civilizations.

Deeply incised vertical ridges cascade down the surface, catching light across a lustrous metallic gunmetal glaze with subtle bronze undertones, evoking ancient ritual objects reimag...

He was particularly celebrated for his contributions to Judaica, creating beautiful ritual objects and decorative items that blended traditional Jewish themes with modern artistic se...

Known broadly as a hunga munga, this form transcends utility, occupying the rare territory between weapon, insignia, and ritual object. Forged by hand from iron, the composition is ...

Dimensions: Man: height 38 cm × diameter 12.5 cm Woman: height 36 cm × diameter 11.5 cm These rare, highly expressive works are emblematic of Farci’s poetic approach to form — sculp...

The coconut shell has developed a deep, matte tribal patina, suggesting extensive ritual use, likely as part of a ceremonial costume, ancestral offering, or suspended shrine object.

Judaica refers to any Jewish cultural object used for a ritual purpose or religious item.

The Dogon used metal for their most important ritual objects as well as everyday objects, farming implements, and weapons.

A beautiful blend of religious significance and artistic mastery, these candlesticks serve as both functional ritual objects and treasured pieces of Jewish heritage, reflecting the s...

These candlesticks not only serve as functional ritual objects for lighting Shabbat candles but also stand as a testament to the skilled Jewish silversmiths of early 20th-century Pol...

Cast as an elongated male head rising from a slender, staff-like shaft, the work evokes Giacometti’s postwar investigations into presence, isolation, and the existential condition wh...