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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.
