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Hearst Museum object titled Altarpiece, accession number 9-8169, described as Altarpiece; standing representation in full relief against triangular background; representation of avalalokitesvara in a tantric form; 5-leaved crown; upper pair of main arms in namaskara mudra. lower pair dhyama mudra; numerous arms projecting from body; height 7 cm. Made of smoke-darkend stone. Buddhist votive object.
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 9-12921, 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 9-12926, 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.
Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-11955, described as amulet; 2 pendants on one chain; pendants are silver; repousse; chain in two pieces attached by rings to pendant - chain is plaited or woven; larger amulet is square; depicts a many-armed deity, possibly Bhairava (angry form of Siva); other pendant is round, has concentric rings; to obtain protection from depicted deity
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 9-12923, 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 Amulet, accession number 9-11937, described as amulet with chain shows ascetic surrounded by flowers on front, bearded hermit on back; base metal, heartshaped; beads suspended from pendant bottom; crude, “folk” designs; worn around neck
Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-11873, described as Amulet; anti-evil eye beads; bracelet of 18 oblong black beads (restrung at Museum)
Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession 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.

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