ceremonial object

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ceremonial
adjective
uk
/ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əl/
us
/ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/
related to, used in, or involving a ceremony (= a fixed set of formal acts performed on important social or ...
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object
noun
uk
/ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/
us
/ˈɑːb.dʒɪkt/
a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant, ...
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For the people of the mesas corn is sustenance,ceremonialobject, prayer offering, symbol, and sentient being unto itself.
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Some of the pieces found include ceramics, utensils and ceremonial objects.
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The number of individual family and great kivas, ceremonial objects, and elaborate altars are indicative of a rich and dedicated spiritual life.
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Ceremonial objects from the museum collection are shown in locations where they used to be placed in the synagogue.
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Nearika are highly decorated ceremonial objects that can be circular or diamond shaped.
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They hunted, and gathered seeds and edible plants to furnish themselves winter food, trade items, and materials for art and ceremonial objects.
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The collection is now divided into four areas: ceremonial objects and applied arts, fine arts, photography, and lastly, everyday culture.
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Jade was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits.
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When the knot appears in this culture, it often denotes royal status; thus, it is featured on crowns, tunics, and other ceremonial objects.
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Jade was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, ranging from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits.
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Ceremonial objects are produced in every region of the country in all different shapes, sizes and colors, whose sole purpose is to celebrate saints and holidays and honor the dead.
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They arrange for prisoners to be provided with kosher meals, religious texts and ceremonial objects, as well as counseling, education, and financial support to families of prisoners.
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Martin was responsible for the restoration and repair of many carvings and sculptures, totem poles, masks, and various other ceremonial objects.
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