Traditional Shadow Puppetry

Vibrant traditional puppets from Javanese and Chinese cultures, illustrating shadow play characters and designs, often used in performances accompanied by music.

Painted jade carving of a Chinese woman, on a piece of furniture, Beijing, China

Safe Travels Buddha on a white background

Drawing of Eleven-headed Kannon 17th century Japan. Drawing of Eleven-headed Kannon 40356

Wooden figures of the saints, dressed in traditional traditional costume, colonial-era Iglesia Parroquial Santiago Apostol of 1566, Santiago Atitlán, Lake Atitlán, Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, Central America

Loei (Thai: ) Province is located in Thailand's upper North-East. Neighboring provinces are (from east clockwise) Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Nongbua Lamphu, Khon Kaen, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok. In the north it borders Xaignabouli and Vientiane Provinces of Laos. The province is covered with low mountains, while the capital Loei is located in a fertile basin. The Loei River, which flows through the province, is a tributary of the Mekong which, together with the smaller Hueang River, forms the northern boundary of the province with neighboring Laos. Although temperatures in the hot season (April-May) can be more than 40 degrees Celsius, the province is the only one in Thailand where temperatures regularly drops below freezing at night in the cold season (December-January). Loei is rich in national parks, including especially Phu Kradung, Phu Ruea, Phu Suan Sai (also known as Na Haeo) and Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary. In 1853 King Mongkut (Rama IV) founded the city of Loei to administer the

Asia, Thailand, Bangkok Royal Residence at the Grand Palace

Shiva deity illustration.

Bishop Saint from an Augustinian altarpiece 1450-1475 Venice. Tempera and oil on panel . Venetian School

Colorful Mexican Day of the Dead statue handicrafts, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Silhouette of Chinese opera masks, isolated on white background Silhouette of Chinese opera masks, isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9756531

Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) of Rama Wijaya, from the set KyaiDrajat

statue in temple in hanoi vietnam statue in temple wall in hanoi vietnam Copyright: xZoonar.com/jackxmalipanx 2808305

Statue of Confucius, Saigon Museum, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wooden figure, colourfully painted, cherub at a carousel organ, fairground organ, historic Oktoberfest, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Man dressed as Raavan in yoga pose

Mermaid Sovann Macha, Dance of the Golden Mermaid, Cambodia, Asia

Khon, Is a classic Thai dance in a mask. This is giant and he is the one of characters Khon, Is a classic Thai dance in a mask. This is giant and he is the one of characters from the Ramayana The greatest Thai literature of Thailand ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/SunanxWongsa-ngax 21993270 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Japanese tshirt design Royalty Free Vector Image

Colourful statue at Bayin Nyi, cave temple and hot springs, Mon State, Myanmar, Asia

Mantle ("The Paracas Textile") Nasca. Mantle ("The Paracas Textile"), 100-300 C.E. Cotton, camelid fiber, 24 5/8 × 58 11/16 in. (62.5 × 149 cm). This extraordinarily complex mantle, or cloak, is one of the most renowned Andean textiles in the world. It was most likely used as a ceremonial object. The ninety figures decorating the border, created by needle knitting, have been interpreted as a microcosm of life on Perus South Coast two thousand years ago, with a particular focus on agriculture. Many of the images illustrate native flora and fauna as well as cultivated plants. Costumed figures may represent humans impersonating gods and acting as intermediaries between the real and supernatural worlds. Severed human trophy heads are shown as germinating seeds, suggesting the practice of ritual sacrifice and the interconnected cycles of birth and death. Este extraordinariamente complejo manto, o capa, es uno de los textiles andinos más conocidos en el mundo. Fue usado probablemente como

Nostalgic illustration, Father Christmas in a red coat with bag full of presents and a Christmas tree

Europe, The Netherlands, Holland, Utrecht, Museum Speelklok. Musicical clock Museum. Traditional Dutch street organ (in Dutch, draaiorgel). Detail of a human figure.

Painting of Garuda, Kopan monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

King with turban crown second half 18th-mid-19th century Italian The practice of using crèche figures to restage religious events reached the height of its complexity and artistic excellence in eighteenth-century Naples, and the Metropolitan Museum of Arts group of Neapolitan crèche is one of the finest and most complete survivals of the art form. The ensemble consists of characters traditional to eighteenth-century Italian Christmas holiday customs. The Nativity, featuring the holy family, shepherds and their flocks, and a host of angels and cherubs is joined by the procession of the three Magi and colorful peasants, townspeople, and animals. The figures have articulated bodies of tow and wire with polychromed terracotta heads, and are all in partially distressed condition.These vibrant characters are further brought to life by a wide-ranging set of cloth, embroidery, leather, wicker, wax, and silver accessories. Many of these, such as the figures luxurious costumes, baskets of frui

male stage artist gripping sword in hand Jodhpur Rajasthan India Asia Copyright: xSarveshxJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Stadholder William II (1626-1650), Prince of Orange, anonymous, c. 1647 - c. 1650 Willem is depicted as a stadholder in Ruiterharnas, commandosta in his right hand. He carries the decorations of the order of the garter. On the pedestal the prince's weapon. Northern Netherlands elm (wood) Willem is depicted as a stadholder in Ruiterharnas, commandosta in his right hand. He carries the decorations of the order of the garter. On the pedestal the prince's weapon. Northern Netherlands elm (wood)

Ded Moroz Father Frost Russian Christmas character Ded Moroz Father Frost ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/unknownx 2964914 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Shanmugar Valli Deivayanai Devasena in Swaminatha Swami temple, Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu, India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Cau dung Pagoda. Temple guardian painting on door. An Giang Province. Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

Clay statue of god sai baba Copyright: xRajendraxShukla/DinodiaxPhotox

Wooden Huehue mask from Mexico, worn during Carnival celebrations. Dated 20th Century

Phu Son Tu buddhist temple. Smiling Buddha or big happy Maitreya Buddha statue. Tan Chau. Vietnam.

Kongara-doji 1387 Ryūshū Shūtaku (Myōtaku) Japanese The famous Zen monk Myōtaku (Ryūshū Shūtaku) produced many paintings and prints of Fudō Myōō and his attendants Seitaka Dōji and Kongara Dōji. This painting illustrates Kongara Dōji and probably formed a triptych with Fudō and Seitaka.. Kongara-doji 45606

A man in Bhangra Costume smiling with his hands folded.

Ancient Egypt wooden boat with oar or paddle for sun god trip cartoon vector illustration. Egyptian culture religious symbol, decorated barque with bird for ancient god, day and night change metaphor. Ancient Egypt wooden boat for sun god trip

Portrait of a man dressed as Raavan

Paper massy doll village woman painted, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xSafatxAli/DinodiaxPhotox

Easter tradition in the historic centre, Easter witch, Martina Franca, Apulia, Italy, Europe

Statue of Maratha King and warrior Shivaji Maharaj India Copyright: xHemantxPatil/DinodiaxPhotox

Ancient Chinese god worshiped in Cuba like Chango, brujeria, santeria

Craft ivory carving, lord Ganesh Elephant headed god, India Copyright: xTxSatyan/DinodiaxPhotox

WPA poster art of a Papal or Pontifical Swiss Guard with halberd on isolated background done in works project administration or federal art project style.. Pontifical Swiss Guard with Halberd WPA Art

Niozo ungyo, Buddhist gate guardian Ungyo., between 1804 and 1844, 1 drawing : ink and light colors ; 37.5 x 27.2 cm., Drawing shows Ungyo, the Buddhist nio protector or temple guard with mouth closed, full-length portrait, standing, facing front; (companion god to Agyo, the open-mouthed nio protector).

Cute style thai cultural phi ta khon cartoon Vector Image

Dance costume of the Bantu in the South African Museum, initiation ritual, Museum, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Puppet (Wayang Klitik) ofBarongan

Mid section view of a woman blowing flute, Suzhou, China

The genie, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1845.

Sikh boy dancing

Peru, Paucartambo, Fiesta del Carmen festival, masked dancer,

Thailändische Tänzerin Thai dancer LicenseRF ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/MilanxVasicekx 4479965 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Durga Goddess of Power Vector Art

A Bhangra dancer holding a Khunda in his hand.

Tibetan Black Hat used in Ritual Black Hat Dance, of pre-Buddhist origin. Artist: Unknown.

Syrian man in ceremonial costume historical clothes - Syrian man in ceremonial costume stylized by the 17th century Persian miniatures ,property released Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 5029699 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

A man in Bhangra Costume talking over phone.

Head of a standing Chinese kinkpop (woman). Head of a standing articulated pot. Together with a body, hand and staff form the woman of a Chinese highworthiness.

One of the twelve deva: Fu-ten (Vayu). Origin: Japan. Date: late 15th-early 16th century. Period: Muromachi period. Color and gold on paper. Museum: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery.

Shadow play, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Decorated and painted tribal chief in the Highlands, Paya, Highland, Papua New Guinea, Oceania

The Chinese Buddhist Pilgrim Hsuan-Tsang The Chinese Buddhist Pilgrim Hsuan-Tsang, 19th century. Ink and color on paper, 23 x 12 1/2 in. (58.4 x 31.8 cm). Asian Art 19th century

Odd Fellows: Costumes for the High Priest, Odd Fellows Lodge Costumes

Gujarati man talking on a mobile phone , Navaratri

Kathakali dancer dancing.

Man dressed as Raavan holding a sword

Sri lankan traditional kandy perahara Royalty Free Vector

Bhagwan Shree Hanuman oil painting Maharashtra India Asia Sept 2011 India Copyright: xVxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Nostalgic chromos illustration, Little Red Riding Hood

Traditional Tibetan medicine is a centuries-old traditional medical system that employs a complex approach to diagnosis, incorporating techniques such as pulse analysis and urinalysis, and utilizes behavior and dietary modification, medicines composed of natural materials (e.g., herbs and minerals) and physical therapies (e.g. Tibetan acupuncture, moxabustion, etc.) to treat illness. The Tibetan medical system is based upon Indian Buddhist literature (for example Abhidharma and Vajrayana tantras) and Ayurveda. It continues to be practiced in Tibet, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Ladakh, Siberia, China and Mongolia, as well as more recently in parts of Europe and North America. It embraces the traditional Buddhist belief that all illness ultimately results from the three poisons: ignorance, attachment and aversion.

Gondhali from Solapur District holding incense sticks ; Maharashtra ; India MR#687X

Costa Rica, Turrialba, Holy Week (Easter) procession, Costumed male in parade. (Editorial Usage Only)

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Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) of BomanTaka

Japanese samurai warrior mascot or tattoo, isolated vector emblem with japan soldier in traditional red clothes, armor and helmet with gold decorative elements. Asian culture, shogun male character. Japanese samurai warrior mascot or tattoo, shogun

Young Couple Dressed as Mendicant Monks 1772-1782 Japan. Color woodblock print; hashira-e . Isoda Koryusai

Detailed representation of a broken Native American Indian figure on a white background

Angel Aloisius, Hamburg DOM, Germany, Europe

Illustration of Hindu Mythology Goddess Durga Maa character on p

Two men in traditional clothing

Shadow Puppet (Wayang Kulit) of Sang HyangKawera

Lord Rama with bow and arrow

Japan, Tokyo, Hagoita, Hand Bat

Japanese actor with sword

Peruvian Indigenous Andean Doll Inca style indigenous woman dancer doll isolated against white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/DanielxFerreira-LeitesxCiccarinox 9549141

Illustration of a Spanish guide on the voyages of Hernán Cortés (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador. Dated 16th Century

Fresco depicting Saint peter holding keys in Barletta, Italy

Garba (Dandia) is an Indian form of dance

Ancient king man, praying and studio with faith, worship and renaissance fashion by backdrop. Medieval royal leader, clothes and religion with crown, prayer and robe for power, success and gratitude

A Bhangra dancer with a grave expression standing with the Khunda.

Arab man with wooden stick and paper scroll. Muslim teacher

Ganesha The Lord Of Wisdom

Sergius III (died 14 April 911 in Rome) was antipope in 898 and pope from 29 January 904 to 14 April 911, Historical, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, subsequently coloured

Body of standing Chinese Knikpop (Woman), 1804 - 1808 Body of a standing kink doll. Together with a head, hand and staff, the wife of a Chinese dignitaries forms. China (possibly) loam. iron (metal). lead (metal). wood (plant material). porcelain. glass China

Magic poster - Fu-Manchu The Devil Doctor

Irezumi (れ墨, 墨, 紋身, 刺花, 剳青, 黥 or 刺青) is a Japanese word that refers to the insertion of ink under the skin to leave a permanent, usually decorative mark; a form of tattooing. The word can be written in several ways, each with slightly different connotations. The most common way of writing irezumi is with the Chinese characters れ墨 or 墨, literally meaning to 'insert ink'. The characters 紋身 (also pronounced bunshin) suggest 'decorating the body'. 剳青 is more esoteric, being written with the characters for 'stay' or 'remain' and 'blue' or 'green', and probably refers to the appearance of the main shading ink under the skin. 黥 (meaning 'tattooing') is rarely used, and the characters 刺青 combine the meanings 'pierce', 'stab', or 'prick', and 'blue' or 'green', referring to the traditional Japanese method of tattooing by hand.

Portrait of Sikh man doing bhangra dance

Sikh man holding a Katow

Hanuman the monkey general, Dance of the Golden Mermaid, Cambodia, Asia

Ev. Petri Church in Landkirchen on Fehmarn pulpit from Ev. Petri Church in Landkirchen on Fehmarn Pulprises

Hanuman The Hindu Ape (Monkey) God

Vector illustration of Lord Rama using bow and arrow on elegant dark background, Indian God of Hindu

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