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Hearst Museum object titled Skull bowl, accession number 9-22210, described as This is a ritual bowl made from a human skull bone. It is lined with a bronze lining crafted to fit this skull perfectly. The lining is inset with turquoise and its rim is decorated with floral motifs. The skull bowl is used in Tantric rituals as the attribute of certain deities and to contain and dispense sacred ambrosias. Similar item: T-46, T-123 Photo No. bampfa_unac_14415_1_1.tif
Hearst Museum object titled Small ornamented copper dish, accession number 9-21935, described as This small copper dish is ornamented with a turquoise stone. It has a bevelled edge and a turquoise stone set in a floral mount in the center. It does not appear to have an ordinary household use and may have some ritual purpose.
Hearst Museum object titled Tea set and platter, accession number 3-28919a-s, described as Miniatures. Tea set, silver, turquoise beads on lids. a) tray, l. 11.0 cm, w. 6.7 cm b-e) coffee pots and lids, h. 3.0 cm f,g) sugar bowl and lid, h. 2.0 cm h-m) saucers, d. 1.5 cm n-s) cups, d. 1.2 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Thighbone trumpet, accession number 9-21861, described as Thighbone trumpet, fitted with brass at the mouthpiece and bell, and ornamented with turquoise and coral insets. This is a ritual trumpet fashioned from a human thigh bone.
Hearst Museum object titled Turquoise, accession number 4-2632, described as Small oval pieces of turquoise from inlay, perhaps eyes; ones with black center; 1.1 cm; 1.2 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Turquoise, accession number 4-2627, described as Large fragments of turquoise, probably parts of an oval mosaic plate of this material.
Hearst Museum object titled Turquoise pendant, accession number 3-3547, described as Turquoise pendant, perforated, very small

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