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Artifacts Collection
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items This collection showcases a diverse array of artifacts from around the world, spanning ancient civilizations, cultural heritage, and historical milestones. From intricately crafted sculptures, pottery, and jewelry to maps, religious relics, and cerem...
Journey to Eternal Life: Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, Mummies, and Pyramids” is a captivating dive into one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations. From golden artifacts and intricate tomb paintings to the mysteries of mummification and the eng...
Journey to Eternal Life: Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, Mummies, and Pyramids
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The Benin Bronzes are a remarkable collection of brass, bronze, and ivory plaques and sculptures created by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria). Dating back to the 13th century, these works showcase extraordinary craftsmanship...
Benin Bronzes
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The Grand Canyon isn’t just a natural wonder—it’s also home to over 11,000 years of human history. Archaeological resources within the park include ancient dwellings, granaries, tools, pottery shards, and petroglyphs left behind by Indigenous peoples...
Archaeological Resources - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. ...
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China version
What does China's version of the world map look like? | CLI
Russian world maps reveal both the vastness of its territory and its influence across Europe and Asia. Historical maps often display geopolitical power, exploration of Siberia, and navigation routes to the Arctic.
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“Russian maps always stand ...
World map - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
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The Dogon people of Mali are renowned for their intricate wooden sculptures, masks, and symbolic carvings. Their art reflects spiritual beliefs, ancestral worship, and cosmology, often tied to ceremonies like the famous Dogon mask dances. Each piece ...
African art Dogon, art items of the Dogon ethny
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Indian world maps carry influences of trade, astronomy, and spirituality. They often reflect ancient navigation across the Indian Ocean and connections between South Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
India Map and Satellite Image
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Pakistan’s maps illustrate its position as a crossroads of history—from Indus Valley civilization to the Mughal Empire and modern borders shaped in the 20th century. They highlight both heritage and geopolitical importance
Pakistan Map and Satellite Image
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The Relics of Christ are sacred objects believed to be directly connected to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Among the most revered are fragments of the True Cross, the Crown of Thorns, the Holy Shroud (Turin), and the Holy Grail. These relics ...
The relics of Christ
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The image of Black Jesus represents both faith and cultural identity. Across history, depictions of Jesus have often reflected the communities that worshipped him. For many, Black Jesus is a powerful symbol of representation, resilience, and a remind...
Black Jesus
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Bangladesh’s maps often emphasize rivers, deltas, and fertile plains—the geography that has shaped its culture, economy, and resilience. Modern maps highlight a nation that emerged in 1971 with a strong sense of i
Geopolitical map of Bangladesh
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An antique map of the world is more than a chart of geography—it’s a piece of history that reflects how past civilizations understood exploration, trade, and discovery. From medieval T-O maps to Renaissance cartography with sea monsters and compass r...
Antique World Maps
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From Mesopotamian tablets and Egyptian sarcophagi to Mayan carvings, Greek pottery, and Chinese bronzes, ancient artifacts preserve the creativity, beliefs, and daily lives of past civilizations. Each piece is a window into humanity’s shared history ...
Museums Where You Can Discover the World's 10 Oldest Artifacts
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These authentic bronze sculptures from Burkina Faso showcase the rich heritage of West African artistry. Handmade using traditional lost-wax techniques, each piece reflects cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and daily life. From intricately crafted...
Authentic Handmade Burkina Faso Bronze Sculptures & Gifts
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Ghana Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Ghana through eight significant artifacts, each telling a story of history, spirituality, and artistry. These may include:
1. Gold Weights – Used by the Ashanti for trade, reflecting mathematical ...
Ghana month: Eight Ghanaian artifacts and their significance
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Tanzania’s African rock art showcases ancient creativity, spiritual expression, and storytelling. These rock paintings and carvings, found in sites like Kondoa and the Serengeti, date back thousands of years and depict humans, animals, and symbolic m...
Tanzania - African Rock Art
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The Sand People carving refers to artistic representations of the Tusken Raiders (Sand People) from the Star Wars universe. These carvings capture their iconic appearance, desert lifestyle, and tribal culture on Tatooine. Often created by fans or in-...
Sand People Carving | Wookieepedia - Fandom
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Relics associated with Buddha, also known as Buddhist relics, are sacred objects believed to be connected to the historical Buddha or enlightened monks. These can include bone fragments, teeth, ashes, and items used by Buddha, often preserved in stup...
Relics associated with Buddha
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This Tang dynasty artwork depicts a dark-skinned figure, which some scholars interpret as representing an African individual in China during the 7th–10th centuries. While the exact identity—whether a servant, trader, or visitor—is debated, such depic...
Is this Tang dynasty artwork of a dark skinned man depicting an African slave ...
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101 Objects that Made America: America in the World explores how everyday objects—from household items to technological innovations—shaped American culture, society, and identity. The collection highlights objects that tell stories of trade, migratio...
101 Objects that Made America: America in the World
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Egyptian mummies are preserved human bodies, prepared using elaborate embalming techniques to ensure the deceased’s safe journey to the afterlife. Dating back thousands of years, mummification reflects ancient Egypt’s spiritual beliefs, rituals, and ...
Egyptian Mummies
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Sarcophagi
Note: Elaborately decorated stone or wooden coffins used to house pharaohs and elite individuals, often inscribed with hieroglyphs and protective spells.
Sarcophagi - National Geographic Education
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Masks placed over the face of the deceased, often made of gold, painted wood, or plaster, meant to preserve identity and protect the soul.
Mask - Funerary, Commemorative, Rituals
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Jars used to store the internal organs of mummies, each protected by a deity representing the four sons of Horus.
Canopic Jar - Late Period
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Exemplifies craftsmanship and religious symbolism.
Mask of Tutankhamun
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One of the earliest known representations of the human form.
Venus of Willendorf | Characteristics, Image, & Facts
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Illustrates the principle of “an eye for an eye” in law.
The Avalon Project : Code of Hammurabi
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Suggests complex social structures and ritual practices
Features - The Nok of Nigeria
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Demonstrates advanced stoneworking skills and cultural symbolism in Southern Africa
Great Zimbabwe
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Objects highlight both local traditions and cross-cultural influences.
16 Ancient Pyramids, Burial Sites for a Vanished Kingdom, Found in Sudan
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These works challenge the stereotype that precolonial Africa lacked advanced art forms.
Kingdom of Ife: sculptures from West Africa
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Likely had ritual or ancestral significance.
Lydenburg Heads (ca. 500 A.D.)
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Shows Hawaiians valued play, competition, and community bonding.
A History of Hawaiʻi in Ten Objects
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Ancient art refers to visual, sculptural, and functional works created by civilizations from prehistory up to roughly the early Middle Ages. It encompasses artifacts, architecture, sculpture, pottery, metalwork, and ceremonial objects.
Ancient Art
Often combined with other regalia like lei niho palaoa (whale-tooth pendants).
Feather cape
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Some pieces in Honolulu show intricate painted designs using natural dyes.
About Native Hawaiian Kapa
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Demonstrates ingenuity and adaptation to island environments.
Hawaiian Tools - Haleakalā National Park (U.S. ...
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Early Honolulu collections often showcase the blend of imported and indigenous art forms.
The Birth of the Ukulele
Some of the finest examples are preserved in Honolulu collections
Lei Niho Palaoa
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Honolulu displays often include model canoes to highlight voyaging traditions.
Model Canoe and Paddles
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Museums in Honolulu often include them as part of performing arts exhibits.
Traditional Hawaiian Musical Instruments
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Symbol of African architectural genius and political power.
Summary of each archaeological site
Combines auditory joy with visual nostalgia through album artwork.
Trending Artifacts 2025: What's Hot in Vintage & Collectibles
Jamaican artifacts offer a profound glimpse into the island's rich cultural tapestry, reflecting the influences of its indigenous Taíno heritage, African roots, colonial past, and post-independence evolution. These artifacts encompass a diverse range...
Artifacts Collection
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A Native American Artifacts Specialty Store offers a curated selection of items such as handcrafted jewelry, pottery, beadwork, textiles, tools, and cultural replicas. Many stores also feature authentic artifacts and artisan-made crafts that honor Na...
Native American Artifacts — Specialty Store