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An image of frankincense and myrrh prepared to be lit to ward off duppies or malevolent spirits from a home that has yet to be moved into.

The 1980 Rolling Stone Magazine Fan Voted Awards. Each year the magazine would have fans vote in different categories for their favorite musicians.

Full page featuring an ad. The advertisement is about a self-lathering brush in the weekly newspaper. Published at the end of WWI.

Identifier: Three circular images at the top of the page demonstrate the three steps of using the brush. Step one…

The first image is a panda praying to his ancestors. The second image is a panda preparing offerings.

The two images represent the preparations of Qingming Jie, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, in two different forms. In many ways, this ritual is…

This Waltham pocket watch features a white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, red five-minute indicators, and a seconds sub-dial positioned at the bottom of the face. The case is gold-toned and includes a looped bow and crown at the top for…

An article found in one publication of “The Parents’ Magazine”, published in February 1931. The article is about a series of tests that parents can use to determine if their children are properly developing according to their age. These assessments…

Pictured in this still image is Charles Waits standing in the middle of Mission Road in Cartersville, Georgia. Behind Charles, there is a pale-colored truck also on the road. In the distance, the road disappears into many large, green trees. There…

This image is of a recipe of Avgolemono soup a traditional Greek dish that is commonly made and served on Greek Orthodox Easter.

Hat owner worked on a farm during childhood where he developed a practical use for a cowboy hat. Cowboy hat was worn during the late 80s and 90s in Cutbank Montana.

ID: A white cowboy hat made from straw like material that has endured…

This handcrafted Kenyan beaded wristband, featuring the country’s flag colors: black, red, green, and white, is a testament to Kenya’s rich heritage. The tight weave of tiny plastic beads forms a solid circle, symbolizing pride, unity, and cultural…

Handmade set of beads, strung together by a wire, the beads are made of coral and are reddish brown in color, around 2in in length and one each is 1in by .5. These are a type of bead worn during celebrations and other traditional events in the Yoruba…

A handmade decorative Easter egg lying on a wooden base with a circular depression in the center. The egg is made from ceramic and covered with suede fabric; then painted green and decorated with a traditional glitter design. Purchased as a tourist…

A burner used to heat and burn oud chips or oud wood chips to be able to release their fragrance. They are shaped differently, some are like vases and blend in with your home décor. This one uses charcoal. You heat the charcoal on the stove and then…

This artifact is a large, handcrafted fantasy sword modeled in an exaggerated style common to video game and anime weapon design specifically the buster sword from Final Fantasy which Cloud the main character uses frequently. The blade features a…

This is a photo of a Filipina family friend wearing a more contemporary version of the national dress of The Philippines known as the baro't saya. A version of the baro't saya existed before Spanish colonization first started in the Philippines in…

A French weatherglass that uses the elevation of water to predict changes in weather. It is designed to hang off a hook attached to the wall of a boat. The hook is connected to a wooden base with a metal plate on it that explains the implications of…
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