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Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Abacus, wood, museum number 9-13656, described as Abacus; painted black wood; brass fittings at corners and across bar; 13 columns of beads on bamboo rods; Made by men. Ubiquitous in business. Purchased curio/2nd hand shop.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Abacus, wood, museum number 9-13655, described as Abacus; black painted wood with brass fittings at corners and across bar; 5 columns of wood beads strung on bamboo rods; small abacuses are rare. This specimen can calculate up to 10,000 says one informant. Made by men. Purchased in curio/2nd hand shop.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-12926, described as Silver amulet made in the shape of a pair of feet; die stamped with silver foil. Native name: "lubaru" (amulet). Made by silversmiths and used by worshippers (usually Hindi) in need of a favor involving some part of their lives or bodies. Associated with 9-12920-26. Height 3 cm, width 3 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-12922, described as Silver amulet made in the shape of an ear; die stamped with silver foil. Native name: "lubaru" (amulet). Made by silversmiths and used by worshippers (usually Hindi) in need of a favor involving some part of their lives or bodies. Associated with 9-12920-26. Height 4.3 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-12921, described as Silver amulet made in the shape of a standing man; die stamped with silver foil. Native name: "lubaru" (amulet). Made by silversmiths and used by worshippers (usually Hindi) in need of a favor involving some part of their lives or bodies. Associated with 9-12920-26. Height 5.5 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-12925, described as Silver amulet made in the shape of eyes; die stamped with silver foil. Native name: "lubaru" (amulet). Made by silversmiths and used by worshippers (usually Hindi) in need of a favor involving some part of their lives or bodies. Associated with 9-12920-26. Height 5.7 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-12923, described as Silver amulet made in the shape of a cow with a calf; die stamped with silver foil. Native name: "lubaru" (amulet). Made by silversmiths and used by worshippers (usually Hindi) in need of a favor involving some part of their lives or bodies. Associated with 9-12920-26. Height 3.2 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-11873, described as Amulet; anti-evil eye beads; bracelet of 18 oblong black beads (restrung at Museum)
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-12924, described as Silver amulet made in the shape of a forearm and hand; die stamped with silver foil. Native name: "lubaru" (amulet). Made by silversmiths and used by worshippers (usually Hindi) in need of a favor involving some part of their lives or bodies. Associated with 9-12920-26. Height 4.7 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-11870, described as Amulet, tiger claw. Used against night fear or evil eye; worn by children.