A sheela na gig is a figurative carving of a naked woman displaying an exaggerated vulva.These carvings,from the Middle Ages,are architectural grotesques found throughout most of Europe.This is a 12th century sheela na gig from Ireland,displayed in the British Museum.[3456×3456]October 6, 2024
A korwar is a statuette mainly made in Cenderawasih Bay in Indonesia, that serves as a receptacle for the spirit of a dead ancestor so that he does not wander, which would be unfortunate for the living and would cause the family to lose prestige and power, thus dishonoring its deceased [1080×2400]October 6, 2024
A ceramic bowl depicting a swarm of mice. From Peru, Nazca culture, 180 BCE-500 CE, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago [1049×2108]October 6, 2024
A 1,000-year-old helical stepwell with 8 entries is located in Walur Village, Selu Taluka, in the Parbhani District of Maharashtra, India. This unique “Helical Stepwell” features spiral steps from 8 sides leading to the well shaft and 8 Devakoshta (niches) above the steps [924×924]October 6, 2024
A 17th century shunga woodblock printing from Japan depicting two women having sex. One has tied a tengu mask around her waist, and penetrates her partner using its long nose [1280×983]October 6, 2024
Tupinambá feather cloak from the 16th century; made in Brazil, displayed at Denmark. Because they are made of feathers, few have survived the test of time, so much so that today we only have about a dozen of them spread across european museums. [841×1052]October 6, 2024
Power figure of the ancestral spirits. Kongo peoples, circa 19th century, Angola or Congo [1600 x 2000].October 6, 2024
Johann Christoph von Lücke – Crying baby in swaddling clothes {Statuette} [Ivory] (1753 – 1755) [2500 x 2249]October 6, 2024
Golden Roman ring with the image of the goddess Minerva. Dated to the 4th century CE. [406×900]October 6, 2024
Sumbanese traditional houses at Ratenggaro Village in Indonesia. The Sumbanese traditional house is distinguished by its high-pitched central peak in the roof, which serves as a symbol of spiritual significance and a connection to the Sumbanese belief system known as “marapu” [1187×1600]October 6, 2024
