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Mahiole. Man Wearing Feather Cloak and Helmit (sic) attributed to Rembrandt Peale. [ 1] Hawaiian feather helmets, known as mahiole in the Hawaiian language, [ 2] were worn with feather cloaks (ʻahu ʻula). These were symbols of the highest rank reserved for the men of the aliʻi, [ 3] the chiefly class of Hawaii.
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Buddhist symbolism. Lotus motif from Sanchi complex. An "Indra Post" at Sanchi. Buddhist symbolism is the use of symbols ( Sanskrit: pratīka) to represent certain aspects of the Buddha 's Dharma (teaching). Early Buddhist symbols which remain important today include the Dharma wheel, the Indian lotus, the three jewels and the Bodhi tree.
Halo (religious iconography) A halo (from Ancient Greek ἅλως (hálōs) 'threshing floor, disk'; [ 1][ 2] also called a nimbus, aureole, glory, or gloriole ( Latin: gloriola, lit. 'little glory') is a crown of light rays, circle or disk of light [ 3] that surrounds a person in works of art. The halo occurs in the iconography of many ...
A kāhili bearer ( pa'a-kāhili) is one who carries or bears the standard for the royal subject. [1] The kāhili signified power from the divinities. The Ali'i surrounded themselves with the standard. It was made using the long bones of an enemy king and decorated with the feathers from birds of prey. [2] The Royal Coat of Arms of the Kingdom ...
Hinduism. Over the millennia of its development, Hinduism has adopted several iconic symbols, forming part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The exact significance accorded to any of the icons varies with region, period and denomination of the followers.
A small hat commonly made with feathers, flowers and/or beads. [6] It attaches to the hair by a comb, headband or clip. Fedora: A soft felt hat with a medium brim and lengthwise crease in the crown. Fez: Red felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, common to Arab-speaking countries. Flat cap: A soft, round wool or tweed men's cap with a small ...
Cultural depictions of ravens. Common ravens in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Many references to ravens exist in world lore and literature. Most depictions allude to the appearance and behavior of the wide-ranging common raven ( Corvus corax ). Because of its black plumage, croaking call, and diet of carrion, the raven is often ...