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Double page of the Gospel Book of St. Sergius of Radonezh, 14th century. Artist: Russian masterDouble page of the Gospel Book of St. Sergius of Radonezh, 14th century. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow
Page of a Book of Needs (Euchologion), 15th century. Artist: Russian masterPage of a Book of Needs (Euchologion), 15th century. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow
Worshipping Idols. Artist: Ezuchevsky, Mikhail Dmitrievich (1880-1928)Worshipping Idols. From a private collection
Wicker man, 1st century AD, (1832). A large figure of a man, constructed from flexible sticks, being filled with people prior to being set on fire
Offering to the Dead, 1880. Artist: AntiqueOffering to the Dead, 1880. The veneration of the dead, including ones ancestors, is based on love and respect for the deceased. From Stories from the Greek Tragedies by the Rev. Alfred J
The Order of the Burial of the Dead, c1900. Artist: JA LeutyThe Order of the Burial of the Dead, c1900. The Burial of the Dead produced by undertaker, J. A. Leuty of Harrow Road, London
Mohondas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), as a young manMohondas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), known as Mahatma (Great Soul), as a young man. Indian Nationalist leader and organiser of the non-cooperative movement against British rule in India
Crossing the Line, 1927 (1937). During the Duke and Duchess of Yorks journey to Australia and New Zealand on board HMS Renown in 1927
Saluting the Kings keys at the Tower of London, c1903 (1903). The Ceremony of the Keys, that occurs every night at the Tower of London, since 1340
Charles II touching a patient for the Kings evil, c1680 (1903). Artist: Frederick-Hendrik van den HoveCharles II touching a patient for the Kings evil, c1680 (1903).The royal touch was a form of laying on of hands, whereby French and English monarchs would touch their subjects
A Hindu Custom Now Suppressed: Preparations for a Suttee, 1908. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]
Lama dance, Tibet, c1924. Artist: Edmund CandlerLama dance, Tibet, c1924. Lama dancing is a sacred ritual dance in Tibetan Buddhism. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume six, The Fleetway House, London, c1924
Chinese ritual wine vessel, 1958. For ritual and ceremonial use, from Zhengzhou, Henan province. A print from The Fitzwilliam Museum an Illustrated Survey, Trianon Press, 1958
The Hopi flute ceremony. The purpose of the flute ceremony is to encourage rainfall and the growth of corn, which is vital to the Hopi
Medicine men dance around a cooking pot giving thanks to the Great Spirit, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoMedicine men dance around a cooking pot giving thanks to the Great Spirit, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841
Killing the fatted calf. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodKilling the fatted calf. The tradition of the killing of the fatted calf originated in the parable of the prodigal son in the New Testament. It represents a celebration that is out of the ordinary
Medicine man and teepee interior, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoMedicine man and teepee interior, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841
Bathing and burning the Hindu dead, Benares (Varanasi), India 1903. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodBathing and burning the Hindu dead, Benares (Varanasi), India 1903. Stereoscopic slide, detail
Basuto girl brides during a period of initiation into the adult tribal society, Lesotho, 1922Basuto girl brides during a period of initiation into the adult tribal society, Lesotho, Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past
Men of the Never Never land, in totem attire, Australia, 1922. Artist: PJ MacMahonMen of the Never Never land, in totem attire, Australia, 1922. The tufted sticks rising from the heads of the men in the second row are in the nature of nurtunjas, or totem poles
An emu man performing the sacred totem of his group, Australia, 1922. Artist: Spencer and GillenAn emu man performing the sacred totem of his group, Australia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire
The holy of holies and shrine for the divine image, Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodThe holy of holies and shrine for the divine image, Temple of Edfu, Egypt, 1905. We are now standing where only the King and High Priest were allowed to enter
The Holy Carpet Parade with the Mahmal, Cairo, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodThe Holy Carpet Parade with the Mahmal, Cairo, Egypt, 1905. Every year at the expense of the Sultan a fine carpet or huge fabric for festooning the Kaaba at Mecca is made in this city
Yeomen Warders on parade at the Tower of London, 1926-1927. Beefeaters being inspected on the occasion of escorting the governor of the Tower to St Peters Chapel, an Easter Sunday custom
Distribution of the Maundy Money by Yeomen Warders, Tower of London, 1926-1927Distribution of the Maundy Money by Yeomen Warders, Thursday before Easter, Tower of London, 1926-1927. Beefeaters carrying out an ancient custom
Distribution of the Maundy Money, Thursday before Easter, Tower of London, 1926-1927. A policeman carries out an ancient custom
The coronation of the master of the Girdlers Company, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
The annual ceremony of electing a new master to the Saddlers Company, London, 1926-1927. On the left is the bearer of the crown or garland for the masters head
The ward beadles, Guildhall, London, 1926-1927. The beadles meet for the election of a Lord Mayor, according to the old custom
Two witch-doctors, Tanganyika (Tanzania), Africa, 1936. Artist: GPATwo witch-doctors, Tanganyika (Tanzania), Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Boy dancers dressed as girls, the Yafouba tribe, West Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosBoy dancers dressed as girls, the Yafouba tribe, West Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Visored mask of highland people, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosVisored mask of highland people, Africa, 1936. Probably from either the Dogon (Mali) or the Habe (principally Nigeria) tribe
Painted warriors, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. Artist: Sport & GeneralPainted warriors, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Goblin masks and visors worn as beauty aids, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. Artist: Fox PhotosGoblin masks and visors worn as beauty aids, Papua, New Guinea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Burnt offering, 20th century(?). Artist: WC HughesBurnt offering, 20th century(?)
A Roro chief dressed for a ceremonial dance, Papua New Guinea, 1920. Artist: Charles Gabriel SeligmanA Roro chief dressed for a ceremonial dance, Papua New Guinea, 1920. A print from Customs of the World, Hutchinson and Company, 1920
Masks possessing magical qualities, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920. Artist: Strecker and SchroderMasks possessing magical qualities, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920. These distinctive masks are worn by members of the Duk Duk society
Swallowing canes in a ceremonial ritual, New Guinea, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosSwallowing canes in a ceremonial ritual, New Guinea, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Dog Dance of the Dakotas, c1847. Artist: Seth EastmanDog Dance of the Dakotas, c1847. A group of Sioux or Dakota Indians perform a ritual dance
A Ceremony in Japan, c1890. Artist: Charles GillotA Ceremony in Japan, c1890. Illustration from the the booklet Japon, Moeurs et Usages, (Paris, c1890)
Jephthahs Sacrifice. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)Jephthahs Sacrifice. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History and Art, Serpukhov
A Pagan Sacrifice, 1526. Artist: Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559)A Pagan Sacrifice, 1526. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
A Bacchanalian Revel before a Herm, 1632. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)A Bacchanalian Revel before a Herm, 1632. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
Widow Burning in India, 1728. Artist: Picart, Bernard (1673?1733)Widow Burning in India, 1728. From a private collection
Boy with a Floral Garland in His Hair, ca 200-230. Artist: Fayum mummy portraitsBoy with a Floral Garland in His Hair, ca 200-230. Found in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, New York
Portrait of a Young Lady, 2nd cen. AD. Artist: Fayum mummy portraitsPortrait of a Young Lady, 2nd cen. AD. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague
The Great Sacrifice. Stage design for the ballet The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps) by I. Stravinsky, 1910. Found in the collection of the State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov
The Procession of the Sacred Bull Apis, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Frederick Arthur BridgmanThe Procession of the Sacred Bull Apis, late 19th or early 20th century. From a private collection