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Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

Berkeley, California

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Collection: Sacred World Art Collection

To print or download an image for educational use, go here: https://www.artworkarchive.com/rooms/sacred/eb459f In 2014, the Institute for Aesthetic Development (IAD) and F. Lanier Graham donated an extensive teaching collection of sacred objects to the Graduate Theological Union. Graham's ancestors collected from a range of geographical interests. He has studied world religions since his early adolescence. He has worked most of his life as an art and museum curator and art and world religions professor. His written works are extensive and many address issues of aesthetics and the spiritual. As president and director of the IAD for over 40 years, he has developed many innovative educational programs for schools, museums, cultural centers, and television.
Menkaure
  • Menkaure
10 x 6 x 3 in
(25.4 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm)
Menorah Psalm (Psalm 67)
  • Menorah Psalm (Psalm 67)
print
10 x 7 in
(25.4 x 17.78 cm)
Mercury Symbol, Caduceus
  • Mercury Symbol, Caduceus
Bronze
Mesopotamia seal
  • Mesopotamia seal
Ceramic
1.25 x 1.16 in
(3.18 x 2.95 cm)
Mezuzah with Non-Kosher Scroll
  • Mezuzah with Non-Kosher Scroll
Metal and paper
3.5 x 0.75 x 0.25 in
(8.89 x 1.91 x 0.64 cm)
Minoan Bull Head
  • Minoan Bull Head
"Bronze" Scultpure
8.5 x 4 x 2.75 in
(21.59 x 10.16 x 6.99 cm)
Minoan Pendant with Malia Honey Bees
  • Minoan Pendant with Malia Honey Bees
Silver
1.5 x 1.5 x 0.25 in
(3.81 x 3.81 x 0.64 cm)
Misingi, Ancestral Spirit Figure
  • Misingi, Ancestral Spirit Figure
Black Wood
34.5 x 4 x 3 in
(87.63 x 10.16 x 7.62 cm)
MOBA, Ancestor Figure
  • MOBA, Ancestor Figure
Black Wood
23 x 5.5 x 5 in
(58.42 x 13.97 x 12.7 cm)
Moba, Small Deity Figure
  • Moba, Small Deity Figure
Wood
6 x 1.25 x 1.5625 in
(15.24 x 3.18 x 3.97 cm)
Model of Leonardo da Vinci's Glider
  • Model of Leonardo da Vinci's Glider
Wood and Fabric
5.5 x 13 x 4.5 in
(13.97 x 33.02 x 11.43 cm)
Mont-Saint-Michel
  • Mont-Saint-Michel
Plastic, cardboard
2 x 2 x 1.75 in
(5.08 x 5.08 x 4.45 cm)
Mosque Architectural Model
  • Mosque Architectural Model
Stone Base; Metal
5.5 x 3.75 x 3 in
(13.97 x 9.53 x 7.62 cm)
Naga Buddha
  • Naga Buddha
Bronze
6.75 x 2.75 x 2 in
(17.15 x 6.99 x 5.08 cm)
Naga Buddha
  • Naga Buddha
Bronze Sculpture
6.5 x 1.75 x 1.75 in
(16.51 x 4.45 x 4.45 cm)
Naga Buddha
  • Naga Buddha
Bronze Sculpture
3.25 x 3.25 x 3 in
(8.26 x 8.26 x 7.62 cm)
Naga Kanya
  • Naga Kanya
metal
3.5 x 2.5 x 1.25 in
(8.89 x 6.35 x 3.18 cm)
Native American Pounding Stones
  • Native American Pounding Stones
Stone
4 x 3 x 1.25 in
(10.16 x 7.62 x 3.18 cm)
Native American Shield 1
  • Native American Shield 1
Leather and Pigment
2.75 x 2.75 x 0.125 in
(6.99 x 6.99 x 0.32 cm)
Native American Shield 2
  • Native American Shield 2
Leather and Pigment
2.75 x 2.75 x 0.125 in
(6.99 x 6.99 x 0.32 cm)
Native American Shield, Ghost Dance by George Beaver
  • George Beaver
  • Native American Shield, Ghost Dance
Leather and Pigment
2.75 x 2.75 x 0.125 in
(6.99 x 6.99 x 0.32 cm)
Neolithic Bird Goddess Figure
  • Neolithic Bird Goddess Figure
resin on marble base
10.75 x 5.5 x 2 in
(27.31 x 13.97 x 5.08 cm)
Nineteenth-century Hindu Folding Prayer Book from Nepal
  • Nineteenth-century Hindu Folding Prayer Book fr...
paper, paint, ink
110 x 17 in
(279.4 x 43.18 cm)
Nkisi Nkondi, Power Figure--11 or elsewhere
  • Nkisi Nkondi, Power Figure--11 or elsewhere
wood, nails, twine, glass
24 x 9 x 9 in
(60.96 x 22.86 x 22.86 cm)
No Mud, No Lotus
  • No Mud, No Lotus
paper
15 x 8.6 in
(38.1 x 21.84 cm)
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