China

Katana: Symbol from Japan, the design of these swords has been "exported" to China and Thailand in particular. The Japanese katanas are costly, and manufactured in small quantities, to our knowledge, only one Japanese plant manufacture for export in larger quantity, the rest being the work of smaller factory, or even independent blacksmiths. Symbol of caste samurai, is a katana sword of more than 60 cm. Worn with the wakizashi (broadsword from 30 to 60 cm.), They form the daisho, which was reserved exclusively for samurai, while the wealthy merchants were allowed to cover only the wakizashi. The katana consists of the handle (tsuka), which ends with a guard (tsuba) to protect the hand. The ornamental pin (menuki) and weaving (ito tsuka) are used for a better grip. The metal piece at the base of the blade (habaki) is used to lock the sword in the sheath (saya). Historically, the sleeve is made of wood magnolia (which has the characteristic of limiting the oxidation of blades) covered with 22 layers of lacquer traditional. Katana The first was coined by Amakuni to 700 years AD The Japanese sword means all weapons. In addition katana the tachi (more curved and longer), the wakizachi, tanto (stabbing of 30 cm.), The maginata (used in particular by the monks fighters, it is a weapon of mowing which transforms the sleeve saber in the long sword), the naganaki (used by the monks fighters and warriors bushis is a blade between 70 and 100 cm. without ornament), the yari (launches 2m.50), and kaiken (small knife 15 cm. worn by women of samurai).

Dragon: The dragons are part of the founding myths of Chinese civilization. They are the manifestation of imperial power. When they open their eyes, this is the day, and when they close their eyes, this is the night. The blasts caused storms, and their struggles gave thunder. In the Chinese tradition, the dragon on the eve miraculous pearl which is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. It is alternately protective Indonesia, a symbol of life in China, and guardian of swords in Japan.

  Egypt

Anubis: Anubis is the name of the Greek god egyptien Inpou (or Anepou) which was associated with the funeral worship and the protection of the deceased. The head of Anubis is linked to the divinization of stray dogs and jackals who had inhabited the necropolis and déterraient corpses. He presided over the ceremony for embalming and it was both guardian and guide of the dead. Its role as a driving guide the deceased through the realm of the dead to the room of the two Ma'at (goddess of balance Universal), and he presented to the court divine ensuring the psychostasie (weighing of the heart). 

Bastet: Daughter of the sun god Ra (Ra), it may be represented in the form of a cat or goddess head of a cat. It is the patron goddess of humanity, joy, and motherhood. When his anger grondent, it becomes feline, and it is sometimes represented with a head lioness, it is Sekhmet, the goddess of war.

Beetle: Khepri is a deity associated with the sun and a symbol of rebirth. He is represented by a beetle pushing ahead the solar disc. It reborn every morning before becoming Ra (when the sun is at its zenith) later Atoum (sunset). Khepri, Ra, and Atoum form the triad of Heliopolis.

Horus: Horus appelation is the Greek one of the oldest Egyptian deities, the falcon god (Gold), whose name means "One who is over." His cult is one of the oldest, and can be found on the symbol palette of shale Narmer, king of the period Egyptian predynastic (-4000 BC). He is the heavenly hawk whose right eye is the sun, and his left eye is the moon. He is also the son of Isis and Osiris. L'Oeil Udjat, a symbol of health and physical integrity, would be an eye qu'Horus allegedly lost during his fight against Seth, the god of war.

Papyrus: The papyrus paper was invented about 5000 years ago using the plant's stem Cyperus papyrus, it was widely used in Egypt to produce rolls manuscript. To fix the ink, we use the sap from the stalk. A papyrus rarely exceeds half a meter. Because of their high prices, the papyrus were quickly replaced by ostraka (chunks of limestone).

Sphinx: The sphinx means a lion-headed human mounts guard at the gates of the underworld. It embodies the power of the pharaoh and was responsible for ensuring the nécrople latter. The Sphinx is a mythical creature that caused tornadoes can destroy entire villages, and whose screams burst the eardrums.

Tree of Life: In Egyptian mythology, in the Ennead of Heliopolis, the first couple were Isis and Osiris. They say they emerged from the tree of Saosis (acacia tree), regarded as the tree of life. Tree which are represented in the various stages of the individual from birth to death under the eye of Horus (god of knowledge).

 Kenya

African Mask: The African mask is of great importance in the ceremonies, including funerals. He expressed the sérennité elders and the protection of the above, but a means of communicating with the ancestors and spirits. The scarification are linked to the cosmogonieEn Africa, the variety of masks is very important. Their significance is very varied, in addition to the religious aspect, but also making reference to membership of a tribe or a social conditions. They may also represent the link to the animal world through their own symbolic.