Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Object Genres (hierarchy name)
4. object genres (object classifications)
5. [object genres by function]
6. ceremonial objects

Narrower term/s

• mbusa [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

Broadly, ceremonial objects that retain their sacredness in their present context. Sometimes defined more narrowly as only those needed by a present-day culture to practice their religion. For objects that are used primarily for a religious ceremony or function, but are not necessarily in themselves considered sacred, use "religious objects."