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Two blocks of wood that are painted white on top and widest side. They are documented as having come from Harriet Beecher Stowe's house.
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Pair of sistra; wooden instrument with metal cymbals and a carved animal head on each end; origin Tamil Nadu.
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Well-carved stone sculpture of an animal with four horns, used in a domestic shrine; possibly depicts Nandi the bull, from Hindu mythology.
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Container to hold water or oil, handle has snake at top near the opening, intricate design; origin India.
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Siva Lingam; stone article used for worship in a domestic shrine; origin South India.
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Intricately woven basket tree stick used as a ritual symbol.
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Bell & Howell synchronized tape recorder in leather case, for use with black & white camera; personal belonging of Colin Turnbull.
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Twisted wooden stick considered ritually powerful because of charm.
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Metal container for sprinkling rose water; intricate design in black, yellow, and red engravings; origin North India.
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Miniature Siva Lingam; stone article used for worship in a domestic shrine; origin Varanasi (Benares), India.
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Ritual staff of office; wood is divided into intricately carved and decorated sections.
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Key to the city of Lenoir, North Carolina.
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Pair of sistra; wooden instrument with metal cymbals and a carved animal head on each end; origin Tamil Nadu.
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Brass bowl with lid for carrying holy water; origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Brass butter lamp with the number 24 stamped into base; used by Buddhists to burn clarified yak butter, believed to aid in meditation; origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Hanging brass butter lamp attached to chain; used by Buddhists to burn clarified yak butter, believed to aid in meditation; origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Brass spoon for holy oil; origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Incense burner cemented by symbols for sacred syllables "ma" and "aum"; origin Tamil Nadu.
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Batiks
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Framed batik depicting three women and one man, each carrying goods; neutral background, wood frame; origin unknown.
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Elongated female figure wearing a headdress and holding a long tool and a container. Origin Burkina Faso.
