Tilapia statue commemorating Mr. and Mrs. José C. Agahan at the Monument in San Pablo City, Philippines

Tilapia statue commemorating Mr. and Mrs. José C. Agahan at the Monument in San Pablo City, Philippines

This Tilapia statue was built in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jose C. Agahan. They were the first to donate tilapia fry for Samapaloc Lake and Palakpakin Lake. The statue was built on April 16, 1955, under the auspices of the late Mayor Tomas Dizon.
Buddhist Cultural Heritage BINDROO BACHROA

Buddhist Cultural Heritage BINDROO BACHROA

Bindu Luo Duoza (Pindola Bharadvaja) is an arhat in Buddhism. According to the earliest Buddhist scriptures in India, Bindu Rojama was one of the four arhats who the Buddha asked to remain on earth to promote the Dharma. Each of the four arhats corresponds to the four directions. Binduro is known for his mastery of occult and supernatural powers. Together with Ananda, he preached to women twice in the palace of Yutuoyan in Sami. In later centuries, the number of arhats increased from four to sixteen and eventually to eighteen. In Tibetan thangka paintings, Binduo Luo Luoga usually hands
Monument to Pierre de Ronza, French poet of the 16th century

Monument to Pierre de Ronza, French poet of the 16th century

Pierre de Ronsard (11 September 1524-27 December 1585) was a French poet known by the French of his time as the "King of Poets". It is a statue created in 1913 by the sculptor Georges del Péliès (Georges Delperier), built in his honor, in the garden of Prébendes in the city of Toure. Due to the passage of time, most of the details of the statue have been covered with lichen.
Artistic statue of Leonardo da Vinci and the head of Medusa

Artistic statue of Leonardo da Vinci and the head of Medusa

Leonardo da Vinci was portrayed as a classical deity. The sculpture was created by Amleto Cataldi, who died in 1930. In 1935, the Republic of San Marino presented the work to France. Today, the sculpture faces the castle of Ambuis, the royal city where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last years of his life.
French 19th Century Statue of the Triumph of Salenos

French 19th Century Statue of the Triumph of Salenos

The sculpture, The Triumph of Cellenos, is the work of one of the most iconic French sculptors of the 19th century, Jules Dalou. In this scene of Dionysus carnival, you can see Salenos, the adoptive father of the Greek god Dionysus, riding drunk on a struggling donkey. The figures at the bottom of the sculpture, including a fanatical follower of the female god of wine (Minard), do their best to try to carry Salenos. Dallou did not want his works to be displayed in museums, so the group of sculptures has been housed in the Luxembourg Park in Paris since 1897.
Japanese Cultural Heritage Fox Statue

Japanese Cultural Heritage Fox Statue

In Japanese folklore, a fox (the original word for "fox" in Japanese means fox) is an intelligent creature with supernatural abilities. Originally, the fox was the messenger of the great god Ina. The great god Inagawa is a Japanese Shinto god responsible for the fox, abundance, rice, tea, wine, agriculture and industry, as well as general prosperity and worldly success.
Albanian Cultural Heritage Joseph Stalin Statue

Albanian Cultural Heritage Joseph Stalin Statue

The statue, one of the only remaining Stalin statues in Europe, is located in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The name of the statue is "Joseph Stalin" PBR-Albanian Heritage.
France Early 1920 s Statue Joan of Arc-Joan of Arc

France Early 1920 s Statue Joan of Arc-Joan of Arc

The statue was a gift from Sanford Saltus to the French city of Blois and was created by the famous American female sculptor Huntington Anna Hyatt. The name of this statue is Joan of Arc-Joan of Arc.
French Cultural Heritage Jean Fucai Sculpture

French Cultural Heritage Jean Fucai Sculpture

Jean Fouquet (French: Jean (or Jehan)Fouquet, c. 1420-1481) was a French painter and miniature painter. He was a master of panel painting and mud-gold decorative manuscripts, and the inventor of portrait miniatures, and is considered one of the most important painters between the late Gothic art and the early Renaissance. He was the first French artist to travel to Italy and experience the early Italian Renaissance firsthand.
Nineteenth Century French Sculpture Horse and Rake

Nineteenth Century French Sculpture Horse and Rake

The Horse and the Rake is a sculpture by French sculptor Pierre Rouard, who was born in 1820. The sculpture originally belonged to a four-piece sculpture group used to decorate the Old Trocadero Fountain in Paris. The hosting of the 1937 Paris International Exposition led to the sculpture being removed and transferred in 1935. Today, the sculpture is housed in front of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
Nineteenth-Century French Sculpture Wary of Herds Listening

Nineteenth-Century French Sculpture Wary of Herds Listening

"Beware of listening to the deer" by the French sculptor Altul le Dick. This sculpture group was created in the 19th century, when animal art emerged in Europe, mainly in Paris. The stag in the sculpture, which protects the herd while keeping a watchful eye on the hunters chasing them.
Nepal Cultural Heritage Kathmandu Gryphon Stone Carving

Nepal Cultural Heritage Kathmandu Gryphon Stone Carving

A griffin is a legendary creature that has the body, tail and hind legs of a lion, as well as the head and wings of an eagle, sometimes with its front claws as the claws of an eagle.
Monument to Louise Dubin, a figure of the French Enlightenment

Monument to Louise Dubin, a figure of the French Enlightenment

Louise Dubin is one of the important figures of the 18th century French Enlightenment. She is known not only for her literary salons, but also for her concern and advocacy for women's rights. Her book, On the Equality of Men and Women, explored the equal status of men and women in society, and although it was not published during her lifetime, its ideas had a profound impact on future generations. Her residence, the Château de Chenonceau (Château de), is one of the famous buildings in French history and an important place where she held her salon. Her burial ground, located near the castle, became a historic site honoring this remarkable woman.
Khmer Empire Cultural Heritage Shiva-Vishnu Statues

Khmer Empire Cultural Heritage Shiva-Vishnu Statues

This statue was created around 600 AD and unearthed in the Phnom Da region of Cambodia. Its material is sandstone with gilded decoration, showing the delicacy and splendor of Khmer art at that time. This artistic style conveys the profound influence of Indian culture in Southeast Asia, while also reflecting the unique aesthetic and religious beliefs of the Khmer Kingdom. It is 173cm high, 75cm wide and 23cm thick. It is now in the Gimmy Museum of Asian Art, Paris, number MG 14910
Indian statue of god Vishnu FBX model

Indian statue of god Vishnu FBX model

The statue of Vishnu and his attendants, dated from the 16th century AD, is made of sandstone and originated in central India. The creator is unknown. The statue depicts a scene surrounded by the Hindu god Vishnu and his attendants, showing the loftiness and solemnity of religious art. Vishnu is one of the three main gods of Hinduism and is regarded as the maintainer of the universe.
Hindu cultural heritage stealing butter Krishna

Hindu cultural heritage stealing butter Krishna

Krishna (Krishna) is one of the widely worshipped gods in Hinduism, known for its mischievous, intelligent and charismatic. In Hindu mythology, Krishna's childhood often appears as a playful image, with the story of stealing butter being one of the most widely circulated episodes.
Kara Barawa Painted Stone Statues in Kathmandu, Nepalese Cultural Heritage

Kara Barawa Painted Stone Statues in Kathmandu, Nepalese Cultural Heritage

Kala Bhairava is a terrible incarnation of Shiva, associated with the power of destruction. As a Hindu deity, Kara Bailawa is believed by worshippers to help overcome disease, fight enemies, escape poverty, and eradicate hardship. His image is common in Hindu culture, and this statue in Kathmandu, Nepal is particularly famous and is part of the cultural heritage of the place.
Hindu Cultural Heritage Vishnu Sculpture

Hindu Cultural Heritage Vishnu Sculpture

Vishnu is the god of protection and maintenance in Hinduism. In many myths, he often appears in different incarnations to maintain the balance and justice of the universe. This "eight-armed statue of Vishnu" may depict a certain mythological image of him, in which the eight arms often symbolize his extraordinary ability and versatility.
Hindu Heritage Garuda Stone Carvings

Hindu Heritage Garuda Stone Carvings

Garuda is a bird (usually an eagle) in Hindu mythology, a mount (vahana) of the god Vishnu. Garuda unfolded in two forms. One is an animal form (such as a huge bird with half-spread wings), and the other is an anthropomorphic form (such as a human form with wings and some bird features).
Nepal's Cultural Heritage

Nepal's Cultural Heritage

a Hindu deity worshipped by Hindus. In Hinduism, he is a kind of incarnation of Shiva, associated with destruction. Bhairava means "terrifying form". This statue shows an important part of Nepalese culture and religious art.
Thai cultural heritage gilded Buddha head wood carving

Thai cultural heritage gilded Buddha head wood carving

The highlight of this work of art is that it combines the charm of hand carving with traditional craftsmanship. The making of Buddha statues in Thailand is an expression of religious belief and a manifestation of cultural history.
The statue of Taurus outside the Mahahaba, Nepalese cultural heritage

The statue of Taurus outside the Mahahaba, Nepalese cultural heritage

The statue is located outside the largest and most important Mahabha, named Hiranya Varna Mahavihar. This Mahabha is unique in that, unlike other Mahabha, it is larger and has a three-story "Shakyamuni Buddha" golden tower, which was built by King Bhaskar Varman in the 12th century. In Hinduism, Nandi (bull) is a vehicle for Shiva (one of the important Hindu gods). Therefore, the cow statue symbolizes the religious and cultural heritage.
Hindu Cultural Heritage Shiva and Parvati

Hindu Cultural Heritage Shiva and Parvati

This is a Shiva and Parvati (Uma-Maheshvara) statue, made of sandstone, was created from the 10th to 11th centuries AD, and is currently in the collection of the Minneapolis Art Institute. In South Asian sculpture, Shiva (Shiva) and Parvati (Pārvatī) appear in a variety of image forms and incarnations. In this sculpture, Shiva is depicted as the 'Great God' (Maheshvara), while Parvati appears in the image of 'Uma' (Uma), the daughter of the mountain king.
India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands exorcism wood carving

India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands exorcism wood carving

This is an exorcism wood carving, created around 1900 AD, from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands near India. This wood carving is called kareau, which means "exorcist". Ceremonial healers made the statues, and local islanders believe they have magical protective powers. The Kareau statue is an important symbol of Andaman and Nicobar culture. These statues are usually carved from wood and are believed to be able to expel evil spirits or bad energy. They are often used in religious ceremonies or as amulets for families and communities. This statue reflects the deep belief of the islanders in the power of nature and spirituality.