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	Catalog #	Name	Description
1	ED2019-101	Scarf, Offering	Tibetan, white silk offering scarf
2	ED2019-125	Tunic	Tibetan meditation shirt.
3	ED2019-13	Akuaba Doll	An akuaba fertility doll from Ghana, likely a replica. Commonly, young women who want a baby carry these dolls on their backs (or, keep it in their possession).
4	ED2019-149	Dream Catcher	A replica dream catcher
5	ED2019-152	Rattle	A Native American rattle with a long, brown handle and a white, animal hide top with black bird designs. Used as an instrument during ceremonies.
6	ED2019-153	Rattle	A Native American rattle with a brown leather handle and brown and white beaded fringe. Hardened leather topper in the shape of a bear, filled with seeds or rocks. Rattles are typically used during ceremonies.
7	ED2019-154	Drum	Hand drum, painted and made in the style of Lakota Native Americans. It is one-sided with 4 strings tied together on the back.
8	ED2019-155	Drum	Drum (B) and Striker (A). Tag included with drum: "The Sioux are a plains tribe. This drum was part of a kit called 'Black Elk drum.' Black Elk was a famous Sioux Native American who was a medicine man and a healer. The Sioux believed the roundness of the drum represented the wholeness of the universe. The drum is made of wood and animal hide. The Sioux belived that the hide (since it is from another living spirit) is sacred, and when the drum is beat the spirit of the animal flows with the spirit of the human."
9	ED2019-158	Fan, Feather	A Native American feather fan made with a tan leather handle and black, white, and red feathers. These were used for various purposes such as during powwows, dancing, religious ceremonies, or as a cooling device during hot days.
10	ED2019-164	Dream Catcher	The dream catcher is a custom which originated with the Ojibwe Native Americans, whose culture originated around the Great Lakes area. The Ojibwe call the dream catcher a "Bwaajige Ngwaagan", or a dream snare. The tradition is that one who has bad dreams will be cleansed and protected by the presence of the dream catcher.
11	ED2019-166	Drum	Small circle drum. Tag included with the drum: "In the culture of the American Indian, the drum takes on a meaning that is more spiritual than musical. Though used to keep time during dances, it has a greater symbolism. 'The drum is the heartbeat of the people. It links the people to Earth. No traditional Indian gathering would take place without a drum. It has always been that way. It goes further back than the history books.' As long as the drums continue to beat, the Indian way of life will survive."
12	ED2019-186	Sculpture	Carved wooden sculpture with person sitting on a wooden base. Base is carved with waving line with notches at the high/lows points in a curving line. Bottom of base is rectangular and has a hole through to the top of the person's headdress. The base also has a metal circle with the number "40" stamped on it. There is also red writing on the base "XAO/6117-5". The person carved is only detailed on 3 sides. The back is flat with texture. The person appears to have arms crossed over knees brought up to the chest. The person has a headdress and earrings. The figure also wears pants with intricate additions to the ankles and waist. From Guatemala.
13	ED2019-187	Sculpture	A wooden carved figure and rectangular decorative base. Figure depicts kneeling person wearing headress and carrying a basket. Written on bottom is "Guatamala March 1950. Indian in cerimonial headdress offering basket of fruit to pagan gods" and a metal circle with "36" stamped on it.
14	ED2019-71	Candle	Votive candle lit for prayer intentions. Sacred Heart of Jesus
15	ED2019-76	Card, Prayer	Saint Anthony prayer card. The reverse of this card contains a prayer to Saint Anthony in Spanish.
16	ED2019-77	Card, Prayer	Novena de Confianza a la Virgen Milagrosa. Prayer card containing a prayer to the Virgin Mary in spanish.
17	ED2019-78	Card, Prayer	Oracion a San Judas. Prayer card containing a prayer to Saint Jude in spanish.
18	ED2019-83	Candle	Our Lady of Guadalupe. Votive candle lit for prayer intentions.
19	ED2019-9	Drum, Spinner	A Native American spinner drum. Handle and pellets made out of pale wood, drum head made of tanned animal skin. It is played by holding the handle and twirling the instrument between the hands.
20	ED2019-93	Beads, Prayer	Tibetan mala prayer beads. Mala beads are like rosary beads, which are used for meditation. These mala are made of rosewood, which is believed to be good for the skin, improving circulation and strengthening an individual's aura while repelling negative energy. A mala is a string of 108 beads with one bead as the summit bead called a 'sumeru'. Mala beads are tools used to keep one focused on the meditation practice. The mala are moved in rhythm with breathing and saying a mantra, so that sleep and mental distractions are prevented. The mala is traditionally held in the right hand.
21	ED2021-113	Rug	A small rug from China. The main color is red and there are two images of buildings (possibly temples or palaces) at the top half of the rug. The bottom half of the rug features more colorful designs and two columns running from top to bottom, as if they're holding up the images of the buildings. Other colors in the rug include dark blue, yellow, green, and white. The tag on the bottom of the rug reads "Swan Brand - Velveteen Rugs."
22	ED2021-153	Dream Catcher	A souvenir dream catcher created in the style of the Plains Native Americans. The dream catcher is circle-shaped and crafted with various materials such as twine, beads, and feathers. Tan, with an interlaced center, 3 small beads in the middle (green, blue, red), and 2 feathers at the bottom. According to an information card the object, "The mandala is made as a personal shield for the spirit. It represents the history of a family and is made by elders of the culture with prayers of love."
23	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.
24	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.
25	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.
26	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."
27	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."
28	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.
29	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."
30	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."
31	ED2021-181	Booklet, Prayer	Oracion a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Booklet containing a prayer to the Virgin Guadalupe in spanish.
32	ED2021-23	Bell	Tibetan bell (A) with dorje (C) and striker (B). 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. The dorje is always held in the right hand, and the bell in the left.
33	ED2021-27	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.
34	ED2021-32	Bag	Mala bag. Mala bags are considered to be very sacred because they are used to keep mala beads away from public gaze. Mala bags are also used to protect beads from dust, dirty, and to store the beads when they are not in use.
35	ED2021-34	Bindi	9 multi-color bindi on a product card.
36	ED2021-36	Pot	Small, metal (copper) pot from India. It is a religious pot and used during Hindu rituals or events.
37	ED2021-37	Set, Religious	A religious, Hindu puja set used during the Ganesh festival. Contains: 5 packets of powder (abil/abir, gulal, kanku, sindur, and chandan), 1 larger roll of holy thread (janoi), 1 smaller roll of thread (nalachhadi/nadachadi), 1 post card photo of Ganesh, and 1 small bag containing dry dates (kharek), black seeds (kamar kakadi), and other nuts. Exported by S.J. International and imported/distributed by Salwan Trading Inc. Product of India.
38	ED2021-47	Rosary	A rosary with 53 small, red beads and 6 big, silver beads. The hanging pendant on the end of the rosary shows Jesus Christ on the cross. The smaller, middle pendant shows an image of Jesus's mother, Mary. The rosary rests in a plastic container with a picture of Mary and the words "Ntra Senora de Guadalupe" on the lid.
39	ED2021-48	Rosary	A rosary with 59 small, green/blue beads. The hanging pendant on the end of the rosary shows Jesus Christ on the cross. The smaller, middle pendant shows an image of Jesus's mother, Mary. The rosary rests in a green and silver striped box. It was purchased for 20.95 pesos.
40	ED2021-51	Flag, Tibetan Prayer	"The Tibetan Prayer Flag Pack" (B). Contains: 1 small book titled "The Book of Blessings" (A) and 2, multicolored Tibetan prayer flags.
41	ED2021-53	Incense	A red box of Kalachakra traditional Tibetan incense which contains 35 redish-brown sticks. Tibetan people burn incense as a religious practice. The traditional way to burn the incense is to lay it down in its ashes.
42	ED2021-56	Pendant	A large, metal pendant which resembles a tumi, a knife used for ceremonial purposes in ancient Bolivian and Peruvian civilizations. The pendant consists of a carved, half-circle blade (not sharp) on the bottom and an image of Naylamp, a water god, on the top. It is stored inside of a small, cardboard box with a blue "Smythson" stick on top, along with object ED2021-55.
43	ED2021-66	Mask, Boar	A dark brown, wooden boar mask with white, gold, and red accent colors. This mask is most likely from Africa where various different groups of people use wooden, animal masks during their traditional rituals and ceremonies.
44	ED2021-81	Book, Hymnal	A hymnal book written in German for German-speaking immigrants in the United States who practiced Christianity (most likely the Lutheran denomination) and formed their own congregations. It was printed in 1894 in Cleveland, Ohio and the title reads "Gebet und Danklieder" which means "Prayer and Thanksgiving Songs." There is no image on the cover, just the title and a victorian-style border across the top and the bottom.
45	ED2021-82	Book, Prayer	A small prayer book for children who spoke German and practiced Christianity (most likely the Lutheran denomination). It was printed in 1909 in Columbus, Ohio and likely for German immigrants who created their own German-speaking congregations. The title reads, "Gebete für die Kleinen" which translates in English to "Prayers for the Little Ones." On the front cover is an image of Jesus Christ with three children surrounding him.