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Seated Bulul figure holding a vessel. From the Island of Lucon,Philippines,Ifugao people. Wood, H:48 cm Musee du quai Branly, Inv.70.1999.4.1
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Seated Bulul figure holding a vessel. From the Island of Lucon,Philippines,Ifu...

Malanggan effigy from New Ireland (Bismarck Archipelago) used for funeral ceremonies and other important events.From the Andre Breton collection. Wood,red ochre,charcoal,cocnut fibre,resin,H:122 cm Musee du quai Branly, Inv.70.1999.6.1
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Malanggan effigy from New Ireland (Bismarck Archipelago) used for fu...

Terracotta statue of a woman of high rank. From the necropolis on the island of Jaina,Yucatan,Mexico.Such figures are probably portraits of the defunct;perhaps they were meant to preserve the spirit of the dead. H:20 cm Inv.M.H.87.101.21,depot du Musee de l'Homme.
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Terracotta statue of a woman of high rank. From the necropolis on the island...

A ballgames player. Kneeling on one leg, he throws the rubber ball with his right arm, his rump protected by a wide girdle. The ballgame symbolized the war of the Heavenly Twins against the rulers of the Underworld. Limestone (600-900 CE), 27.6 x 18.1 cm. Inv.24/457
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A ballgames player. Kneeling on one leg, he throws the rubber ball with his rig...

The Mexican Alaida,sister of Zingari,Aztec chief, with Cortes in his tent.
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The Mexican Alaida,sister of Zingari,Aztec chief, with Cortes in his tent.

Treasure of Senor de Sipan: head, gold.
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Treasure of Senor de Sipan: head, gold.

Funeral mask,gold,from Lambayeque,Peru.
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Funeral mask,gold,from Lambayeque,Peru.

Jade plaque of a Maya king, Teotihuacan, Mexico, Classic period, 600-900 CE. The scene on this plaque, carved in the "Nebaj style", shows a Maya lord seated on a throne with a smaller figure at his feet. The lord wears earplugs, a large pectoral, armlets and wristlets, a belt with a mounted head and a zoomorphic headdress with long feathers. On his left arm he carries a shield with a representation of the Jaguar God of the Underworld. Ethno, 1938.10-21.25
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Jade plaque of a Maya king, Teotihuacan, Mexico, Classic period, 600-900 CE. The...

African sculptures showing persons in European clothing, with topees,ties,cameras. From West-Africa.
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African sculptures showing persons in European clothing, with topees,ti...

Torah shield 1723 - silver Inscription: "This was made from the fund 'Oil for Lighting' under Benjamin Almazminam in 5485 (1723) H: 23 cm Inv 102
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Torah shield 1723 - silver Inscription: "This was m...

Torah shield 1777 - silver Tablets of the Law, mounting stags and crown From Poland Inv. 101
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Torah shield 1777 - silver Tablets of the Law, moun...

Sliwonot-chain (bride's belt) - silver Mid-18th From Germany Inv. 747
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Sliwonot-chain (bride's belt) - silver Mid-18th...