Elephant statue, 10th – 11th century. According to the beliefs of the ancient Cham people, elephants symbolize wisdom and power of the royal family. The elephant is also the “vehicle” of many gods in the Brahmin. In Cham temples, elephant patterns are used on tower roofs to symbolize the sacred mountain of Meru, the home to 33 main gods in Cham beliefs.

The god of fire Angni, 9th – 10th century. This object was found in Binh Tri Thien, central Vietnam.

Statues of Angni are usually placed in the east - south sites of Cham temples. According to the beliefs of the ancient Cham, this god guards the sacred flame to practice rituals towards liberation.

Lion head, 10th century. The lion embodies god Vishnu – the patron god symbolizing the authority of the king. Lion patterns are usually used in Cham temples, with the meaning of protecting assets for the royal family.  

This human head statue, 9th – 10th century. It was unearthed in Tra Kieu (Quang Nam province).  

Monkey statue of the 7th – 8th century. The monkey is the favorite mascot in the belief systems of the Champa. The monkey patterns at Cham temples praise intelligence and courage.  

Siva with an austere face and long hair, holding a rosary. This object is of the 14th – 15th centuries.

A Brahmin god statue found in Huong Tra (Thua Thien Hue). 

Deva god statue dating back to early 10th century.  

Kinnara (a half-bird creature of male body) statue from the 12th – 13th century.

 This object was found at Man tower in An Nhon, Binh Dinh province. Kinnara forms a pair with Kinnari, a half-bird creature of female body. Kinnara and Kinnari are a couple who have music skills. 

According to Cham art, Kinnara - Kinnari statues usually appear on the roof of temples.  

Makara represents water in the 10th century.