Chimú Wood Figure of a Kneeling Dignitary or Lord King jingdezhen and who mediates between the

and who mediates between the living and ancestral forces

tactile objects imbued with ritual significance

whose collecting expedition in the region drew significant global attention

The Dani conceive of a vital soul-substance known as “seeds of singing” (edai-egen)

Used exclusively in outdoor chöd ceremonies

Chimú Wood Figure of a Kneeling Dignitary or Lord King jingdezhen and who mediates between thePre Columbian Era, Chim culture, c. 1100 1470AD, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru. This exceptional wooden figure, finely carved from a single block, portrays a high ranking dignitary or Lord King, likely serving as the handle or finial for a ceremonial staff or scepter. The figure is depicted in a reverent kneeling pose atop an integral rectangular plinth. Both arms rest bent atop the lap, accentuated by a loincloth and hemispheric adornments centered on