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Hearst Museum object titled Chalk, accession number 9-12929a-c, described as Three hemispheres of turmeric-dyed chalk made using sandalwood power, chalk and turmeric. Native Name and Meaning: "chandan" (chalk). Sold by vendors of religious and ritual paraphernalia, this chalk was either moistened or dissolved and then rubbed across the forehead by Hindus. Each piece approximately 3.5 cm in diameter.

Hearst Museum object titled Chalk, accession number 9-11820, described as Chalk; bundle of white chalk Used in tin stencils trays/boxes for ritual designs.

Hearst Museum object titled Chalk, accession number 4-3718c, described as Piece of chalk (2 pieces missing).

Hearst Museum object titled Chalk, accession number 4-3658b, no description available.