Object of the Month – November
November’s Object of the Month is a suzani. Suzanis were traditionally made by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry, and were presented to the groom on the wedding day. Suzani is from the Persian (سوزن Suzan) which means needle. Learn more about this suzani.
Object of the Month – October
In October we showcase the work of Gonçalo Mabunda, a Mozambican artist, whose art practice utilizes weapons collected and deactivated following the devastating civil war there that lasted almost 20 years. To learn more about the artist and see other examples of his work, see Gonçalo Mabunda – Group of
Object of the Month -September
September’s Object of the Month is part our Yao Culture Collection, the Dragon Bridge Scroll. The processional scroll painting serves as a bridge that connects this world with the supernatural worlds. To find out more about the Dragon Bridge Scroll. To see other Yao works from the Melikian Collection, The
Object of the Month – August
August’s Object of the Month is from Tibet. This gilt and painted bronze Vajra (鎏金嵌寳金剛杵) is cast with the heads of ferocious bodhisattva. The phurba is a three-sided peg, stake, knife, or nail-like ritual implement deeply rooted in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism and Bön traditions. Its primary association is with the meditational
Object of the Month – July
July’s Object of the Month takes us to the pre-Columbian era. This Chimu wool tapestry features squares with alternating patterns including birds and feline heads. To learn more about the Chimu culture and this wool tapestry see Chimu Wool Tapestry Panel
Object of the Month – June
In honor Pride Month, June’s Object of the Month comes from our LGBTQ Collection. Earring Magic Ken features clip-on earrings and is accompanied by a small pamphlet in his original box. To learn more about Earring Magic Ken
Object of the Month – May
May’s Object of the Month is a Tau-Tau or funerary puppet. The oldest rituals involving puppets related to the cult of the ancestors and of the dead. To learn more about Sa’dan Toraja Funerary Puppet
Object of the Month – April
April’s Object of the Month is the occult text “Divnama – The Almanac of Demons.” This richly illustrated text is attributed to the prophet Solomon, who by Qur’anic tradition could control all animals. To learn more about Divnama – The Almanac of Demons
Object of the Month – February
February 10, 2024 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon. To celebrate, February’s Object of the Month is a Dragon Scroll. See more about the Dragon Scroll
Object of the Month – January
Happy New Year from the Melikian Collection. January’s object of the month celebrates the New Year in Japan with a promotional flyer circa 1869. Learn more about the New Year’s Flyer