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Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-13280, described as Winnowing basket; woven cane shaving; covered with cow dung.

Hearst Museum object titled Breastplate (body armor), accession number 9-13312, described as Breast plate; woman's; brass-like metals; 2 cobra design.

Hearst Museum object titled Clothing, palm fronds, accession number 9-13278, described as Dance costume; areca palm fiber; painted one side; petal fringe.

Hearst Museum object titled Drum set, accession number 9-13283a-c, described as Drums,a pair;wood w/single calf skin had held in place by rope attached at bottom w/a hide covered ring held in place by wood tuning wedges.a)ht.20.5 cm,diam.26.3 cm.b)ht:23.9 cm, diam:27.6 cm. c)stick; crook-shaped wood. L:31.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-13306, described as Figurine of female spirit standing; holding sickle and disc.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-13308, described as Serpent stone; granite; cobra in full relief; lingam.