Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: RMV

Made in Veracrux, Mexico between 300–600 AD. The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

A Raksaha is a wood demon, mostly living of human flesh. This one is from Java, made between 1300–1500 AD. He probably stood as a doorkeeper outside a Hindu temple. The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

The Thousand Character Book contains the Thousand Character story. It has exactly one thousand characters, each character being used once. It was used in schools to learn Chinese characters. This book also contains the Japanese corresponding characters and the pronounciation in Korean letters. It belonged to Philipp Franz von Siebold. It dates from pre 1829 AD. The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

From Indonesia. The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

Also known as ‘nail statues’. They were made in the Congo, by putting nails into the statues, they awakened supernatural powers. The statues were used for a variety of reasons. The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

Yaxun B’alam IV of Yaxchilan (now Mexico), also known as Bird Jaguar IV, ruled from 752–768 AD. On this lintel he is depicted after he has made a blood sacrifice by piercing his penis. This lintel was made in 766 AD. The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

A Thangka is a scroll-painting. This one dates from 1775–1800, and was made from linen in Tibet. It depicts, amongst others, Mahakala, one of the eight protectors of Buddhism. The Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde is the Dutch national museum of ethnology. It was established in 1837.

From Indonesia. See wikipedia for more info about Wayang .

From Indonesia.

“This is the Celestial Buddha of the West, the Buddha of Infinite Light, of the setting sun and of afterlife. He resides in the Western Pure Land, not so much a real place but rather a state of mind in which we are reborn, freed from the suffering in this world. He has the hands folded in meditation, the dhyane mudra. From the inscription on the base, we know that the statue was consecrated on the 15th day of the 6th month of Shōtoku 6, 1716.” From the sign in the museum.

“This is the Healing Buddha. He guards the well-being of the people and protects them against diseases and danger. In his hands he holds a medicine pot, symbolising his curing powers. He has the hands folded in meditation, the dhyana mudra. Yakushi Nyorai is not regarded as belonging to the highest ranking Buddha’s. From the inscription on his back, we know that the statue was cast and consecrated in 1648.” From the sign in the museum.

“The Cosmic Buddha of the Golden Wheel, an apparition of the Dainishi Nyerai, the Celestial Great Solar Buddha, as the primordial Dainichi of the Adamantine World Matrix. He personifies the supreme virtue located in the crown on his head. He has the hands folded in meditation, the dhyana mudra. From the inscription on his back, we know that the statue was cast and consecrated in 1648.” From the sign in the museum.

“This is the Celestial Great Solar Buddha in the centre of the world of all beings. He has his hands in the so-called ratna mudra, symbolising the Jewel. From the inscription on his back, we know that the statue was cast and consecrated in 1648.” From the sign in the museum.

From the Kai islands in Indonesia.