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	Cat. #	Name	Description
201	ED2021-160	Marble	A marble game with 22 small marbles (all with a clear base; 3 with a yellow stripe, 5 with a white stripe, 6 with a green stripe, 4 with a blue stripe, and 4 with an orange stripe).
202	ED2021-161	Marble	A marble game with 14 small marbles (white base with stripes of green, brown, blue, orange, and yellow).
203	ED2021-162	Game, Native American	A set of two homemade, Native American stick games. The first game, called Thunderstorm (adapted from the Stick Slide Game found in the book "The American Indian Craft Book" by Marz Nono Minor), involves the use of decorated sticks, counting sticks, and math skills. The second game, called Bears & Girls (adapted from a Cheyenne game found in the book "Games of the North American Indians" by Stewart Culin), involves the use of dice, counting sticks, and math skills. Each game comes with a small instruction sheet and multiple sets of playing material (A - bag of dice, B - bag of decorated sticks, C - bag of counting sticks, and D - bag of counting sticks).
204	ED2021-163	Poncho	A cream-colored poncho with teal and black accent colors, likely from Latin America. Around the edge of the poncho is fringe, and the accent colors seem to make a pattern of various animals and designs around the body of the garment.
205	ED2021-164	Vest	A brown vest with cream and brown accent colors, likely from Latin America. Features of this vest include a collar around the neckline, strings with tassels near the opening to tie the garment together, two front pockets, and fringe around the bottom edge.
206	ED2021-165	Singing Bowl	A gold-colored, metal singing bowl (A) from Tibet. The tag with the object reads: "Singing bowls are classic instruments and meditation tools commonly used in Buddhist and Hindu spiritual traditions. Found mostly in Tibet, they are used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being, and religious practice. By placing the object in the palm of the hand and rubbing it with a wooden/leather-wrapped striker, the rim of the singing bowl vibrates to produce a calming sound." Included with bowl is the wooden striker (B) used to produce the calming effect.
207	ED2021-166	Carving	A carving from Latin America made of a dark colored wood. The bottom of the carving is of a face and the hair stretches over the top of the head in two strands and meets together above the head to form an oval shape. Around the top of the head is a band with a triangular pattern. The back of the carving and the face is smooth while the hair is textured.
208	ED2021-167	Figurine, Buddha	The tag with the object reads: "Sanskrit describes a statue of Buddha as Buddharupa meaning 'the image if the enlightened one.' A Buddharupa is an emblem of extreme tranquility and meditation. The primary function of a Buddha statue is to communicate peace of mind and discipline. In places where low literacy rates makes understanding his teachings more difficult, Buddha statues play a crucial role to convey such messages. The statue is in the lotus position, a very common position, which signifies the complete balance of mind and body." This particular statue is light brown and made of plastic. The Buddha sits on top of a platform and holds an object in the middle of his hand while sitting in a crisscross position.
209	ED2021-168	Scarf	A Tibetan offering scarf (also known as hada or khata) made of white silk. The fabric features darker white designs and phrases written in Tibetan. The card with the object reads: "A hada (also pronounced khata) is a long piece of silk used as a greeting gift. In Tibet, it is customary to present hada to guests, especially on the occasions of weddings and funerals. It is also common when younger people visit older people, when worshipping Buddha statues, and when bidding farewell to guests. They are usually white, which represents purity and luck.
210	ED2021-169	Flag, Tibet	The national flag of Tibet, which includes the colors yellow, blue, red, green, and white. The tag with the object reads: "The Tibetan National Flag was used officially up to 1951. Since then it was been a rallying point for the independence movement and is displayed at most demonstrations. Today, possession of the Tibetan flag within China is a criminal offense, punishable by a two-year prison sentence. Tibetans are prevented from flying the flag in their own country, as well."
211	ED2021-170	Bell	A dull, gold-colored Tibetan bell (A) with a dark gold dorje (striker) (B). The tag with the object reads: "The dorje and bell are the primary ritual tools of Tibetan Buddhism. Always kept together, they represent many layers of symbolism and meaning, and are used in almost all Tibetan ritual ceremonies. Primarily, dorje and bell represent the masculine and feminine principles in the cosmos and in the individual's energy body. The dorje is always held in the right hand and the bell in the left."
212	ED2021-171	Prayer Wheel	A Tibetan-style prayer wheel. The wheel is copper-colored with gold and blue accents. It is held up by a dark-brown, wooden handle. The top of the wheel comes off so the user can insert prayer scrolls inside of the object. It is played by shaking the object to make the wheel spin. The tag with the object reads: "Tibetan prayer wheels, or mani, are devices used for spreading spiritual blessings and well being. Rolls of thin paper imprinted with many copies of the mantra (prayer) Om Mani Padme Hum are wound around an axle in a protective container, and spun round and round in a clockwise direction. Typically, larger decorative versions of the syllables of the mantra are also carved on the outside cover of the wheel. The earliest known mention of prayer wheels is in an account written by a Chinese pilgrim, in 400 AD, while traveling through the area now known as Ladakh."
213	ED2021-172	Carving	A gourd carving from Africa, likely from a calabash. The design on the outside of the light-brown gourd features three animals and vegetation.
214	ED2021-173	Bowl	A copper bowl from India. The outside of the bowl is a copper color while the inside of the bowl is silver. Other features of the bowl include two decorative handles and a gold sticker in the inside of the bowl which reads "Super Quality Copper Tableware Size 2."
215	ED2021-174	Bowl	A small copper bowl from India. The outside of the bowl is copper-colored while the inside is silver. Also, on the inside of the bowl is a sticker which says "CERA", the brand of the object.
216	ED2021-175	Singing Bowl	A gold-colored, metal singing bowl (A) from Tibet. The tag with the object reads: "Singing bowls are classic instruments and meditation tools commonly used in Buddhist and Hindu spiritual traditions. Found mostly in Tibet, they are used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being, and religious practice. By placing the object in the palm of the hand and rubbing it with a wooden/leather-wrapped striker, the rim of the singing bowl vibrates to produce a calming sound." Included with bowl is the wooden striker (B) used to produce the calming effect. This singing bowl is less faded than ED2021-165.
217	ED2021-176	Dance Sticks	A pair of Dandiya dance sticks, one with green stripes (A) and the other with red stripes (B). Dandiya is a dance performed at festivals in India.
218	ED2021-177	Flag, Tibetan Prayer	Tibetan prayer flags. Tibetan prayer flags are colorful, rectangular clothes strung together. They are typically hung outdoors and used to bless their surroundings.
219	ED2021-178	Beads, Mala	A set of brown Mala beads with an orange tassel hanging from the summit bead. The tag with the object reads: "Mala beads are used for meditation and are similar to the Rosary in Catholicism. The mala beads in the bag are made of rosewood, which is believed to be good for the skin by improving circulation and strengthening an individual's aura while repelling negative energy. A mala contains a string of 108 beads and one summit bead called a sumeru. These beads aid people in keeping their focus during meditation practice by moving in rhythm with their breathing and saying a mantra in order to prevent sleep and mental distractions. Lastly, it traditionally rests in the right hand while meditating."
220	ED2021-179	Amulet	A small, multicolored pouch (A) with a protective amulet (B) wrapped in a yellow fabric inside of it. The tag with the object reads: "This golden-yellow amulet can be found inside the colorful cloth bag. The astrological amulet, called Jamyang Serkhor (meaning "the golden wheel of Manjushri), is a general protective and harmonizing amulet of Lord Manjushri, who embodies all wisdom of Buddha. A piece of parchment printed from an ancient wooden block and inscribed with the emblems/mantras in the form of the cosmic turtle rests inside of the amulet. The amulet is used by wearing it or keeping it with personal belongings such as putting it under a pillow while sleeping, hanging it on the entrance of a home, or putting it in a car or bag. It should NEVER be removed from the yellow fabric wrapping."
221	ED2021-180	Figurine	A green soapstone carving of an animal from India. A sticker on the bottom of the object reads "Self Help Crafts India."
222	ED2021-181	Booklet, Prayer	Oracion a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Booklet containing a prayer to the Virgin Guadalupe in spanish.
223	ED2021-182	Hammer, Stone	Round stone attached to a wooden stick with leather strapping.
224	ED2021-183	Moccasins	A pair of light-tan, children's moccasins (A, B) with a red, yellow, white, and black border around the heel. From the Minnetonka brand.
225	ED2021-184	Jersey	A Corcaigh (Cork County) hurling jersey from Ireland. The front contains the words "O'Neills" and "O2" and images of the Corcaigh logo and the GAA (Gaelic Athletic League) logo. The back says "Corcaigh" across the upper back. It is a child's size 9-10 and is red, navy blue, and white colored. It cost €37.00 and was purchased from O'Neills.
226	ED2021-185	Wool	A roll of cream-colored Aran wool from Ireland, from the Tivoli brand. Aran wool famously is used to make Aran wool sweaters which originate from Ireland.
227	ED2021-186	Activity Book	The Autumn/1991 edition of a children's activity book from Japan Airlines (JAL). The airplane was a Boeing 767-200. Page activities include: Information about Japanese animals and nature, a Hello Kitty comic, matching games, a mini origami tutorial, "what's wrong with the picture" game, information about airplanes and pilots, information about airline hosts and their roles, the Tom Thumb fairy tale written in Japanese, a mini-English lesson for Japanese speakers, haikus, and a Sanyo CD player AD. It is read right-to-left and up-and-down.
228	ED2021-187	Activity Book	An activity book titled "Prva Početnica." It's intended for preschool-aged children in Bosnia to learn about basic concepts such as the Bosnian alphabet. Includes coloring pages to practice letters, examples of words that begin with each letter, and an illustration to demonstrate the example words. Written by Šefkija Merzić and illustrated by Dževdet Nikočević in Svjetlost, Sarajevo.
229	ED2021-188	Loteria	A Loteria set, a card game of chance similar to bingo and popular in Mexico. This set includes: 1 bag of beans (A), 2 decks of cards (B), and 1 set of 54 bingo cards (C). Instructions included.
230	ED2021-189	Book	"The Japan that can Say NO" by Shintaro Ishihara, a Japanese politician (leader of the right-wing Japan Restoration Party) and former Governor of Tokyo (1999-2012). At the time of the writing, he was the Minister of Transport. This 1990 edition includes Ishihara and his colleagues' views on Japanese-United States relations. In summary, they critiqued practices of the US and called for Japan to act more independently. Many English-translated versions in the US omit or edit the essays of the original Japanese version.
231	ED2021-190	Book	McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader, revised edition.
232	ED2021-191	Book	McGuffey's Fourth Eclectic Reader, revised edition
233	ED2021-192	Book	McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader, revised edition
234	ED2021-193	Book	McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader, revised edition
235	ED2021-194	Book	McGuffey's Eclectic Spelling Book, revised edition
236	ED2021-195	Nail	A set of seven square head nails (A-G) that are modern replications of what early Iowans used to build houses, buildings, schools, etc
237	ED2021-196	Copybook	A Palmer Method Handwriting workbook for grades three and four from 1948. It has a brown cover, and belonged to a student named Mary Ann (according to the fading ink on the cover). This book intended to help students practice their cursive penmanship.
238	ED2021-197	Magazine	A Golden Legacy magazine/comic book from 1966, titled "The Saga of Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Birth of Haiti." The content of the magazine presents the story of Toussaint L'Ouverture in a comic book format. On the back of the magazine is an ad for Coca-Cola featuring T.M. Alexander, Jr. It sold for 25 cents.
239	ED2021-198	Magazine	A Golden Legacy magazine/comic book from 1967, titled "The Saga of Harriet Tubman, The Moses of her People." The content of the magazine presents the story of Harriet Tubman in a comic book format. On the back of the magazine is an ad for Coca-Cola featuring T.M. Alexander, Jr. It sold for 25 cents.
240	ED2021-199	Magazine	A Golden Legacy magazine/comic book from 1967, titled "The Saga of Harriet Tubman, The Moses of her People." The content of the magazine presents the story of Harriet Tubman in a comic book format. On the back of the magazine is an ad for Coca-Cola featuring Carmen de Lavallade. It sold for 25 cents.