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5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
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: Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, museum number 9-11396, described as amulet; silver; rectangular; repousse, on top with image of Hanuman; cavity probably contains a prayer; Length & Width 2.5 cm., depth approx. 1 cm.
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: Hearst Museum object titled Metal jewlery, museum number 9-11935, described as amulet; silver rectangular pendant on silver chain, representing the monkey god Hanuman; depiction is rather freeform; worn around the neck,, possibly by children (chain is quite small) to bring luck, strength; Hanuman, friend and ally of Rama in the Epic Ramayana, is the god of strength
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