For Asia, the terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang should be considered. The art object is the burial of about 10,000 warriors who guard the emperor’s tomb. The terracotta statues were buried with the first emperor of the Qin dynasty (210-209 B.C.), so they could accompany him into the netherworld. They were built according to the emperor’s design so that he could continue to rule people in the afterlife. Unlike the Americas and Africa sites, Asia is more restrained and precise: the faces of each figure are individual and created using unique technology. Each warrior keeps a face to please his emperor.
In African art, the Nkisi Nkondi, figures of power of the peoples of the Congo (1512 B.C.), must be noted. They are part of ritual art because they represent spirits that can harm others. Nkondi are people who pass away and become guides for the living. In contrast to Asia, the art of Africa has more symbolism and applied concepts. The figures were made of wood or stone (simple materials) and represented human life, which could either be blessed and the spirit not harmed or taken away.
The Royal Moche Tombs in Sipan is an American heritage site that contains many items from the Moche Civilization. The tombs are believed to have been built between 300 and 700 AD. The tombs are pretty different from the Asian tombs: they have a simple shape and geometric structure, despite the rich interior decoration. In contrast to the African ideas, the Moche tombs do not have a purposeful ritual meaning: they are more about respecting the dead. The main tomb probably belongs to the priest, which is why its interior is so rich and varied. It contains predominantly clay materials and geometry, that was not found in other two cultures.