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Tasbih Beads
The tasbih is made with beads which Muslims normally use to recite words like Subhana Allah, Allahu Akbar and Astaghfirulla in other to praise their God. It is widely use in Muslims households with every person having their individual tasbih to use…
Decorative Polish Souvenir Egg
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…
Oud Burner
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…
Machete from Guatemala
This machete was obtained by a family member some time while deployed for Operation Desert Storm and passed down. The machete itself has a decorative leather sheath, a black handle, and a long slightly curved steel blade. The blade shows surface ware…
Handcrafted Red and Black Buster Sword
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…
Baro't Saya
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…
Floral Crystal Hair Clip Accessory
These images show a rhinestone flower accessory placed on a lace fabric. The piece is made with small, shiny stones arranged in a floral shape, giving it an elegant and detailed appearance. This type of accessory can be used as a brooch, hair clip,…
World War II Large-Caliber Bullet Casing
This artifact is a large caliber bullet casing. This bullet casing was fired and used during World War 2 in the pacific theatre from a naval vessel. The casing is made of brass and is a large caliber, likely used for anti-air purposes. Much of the…
Mariner’s Weather Glass
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…
Red Ruby Ring
A Gold ring with a red ruby as the center stone. Alongside the center stone, there are 8 smaller diamonds surrounding the ruby. The ring was originally my great grandmothers on my mom's side of the family that was passed down to her dad then to her…
Poker Chips in a Wooden Box
This wooden poker chip box has features of a felt-lined lid and slots to organize the white, black, and red plastic poker chips. The chips reflect the lightweight and effective style common in most late 20th century home poker sets, before the…
Original Picture of Sai Baba
The photo contains Sai Baba at a very old age with flower adornments around his neck and a timestamp on the top left.
Physical Dimensions: 3 inches x 2 inches
Physical Dimensions: 3 inches x 2 inches
Vintage U.S. Coins; 1909 Indian Head Penny & 1857 Flying Eagle Cent
This artifact includes two old U.S. coins: a 1909 Indian Head Cent and an 1857 Flying Eagle Cent. These coins represent early American currency and show how money has changed over time. The 1857 coin is especially important because it was one of the…
Diptych of Virgin Mary of Kazan and Jesus Christ the Teacher
A wooden Orthodox diptych composed of two panels joined by a hinge. The first panel shows the Virgin Mary of Kazan, and the second panel depicts Jesus Christ the Teacher, both framed with gold accents around the perimeter of the imagery. Both of the…
Lutheran Christmas Tree
This is a transcribed interview of Erik Uhler regarding his childhood experience with the German tradition of adorning a Christmas tree in lighted candles.
"How to Respect and Display our Flag"
This book explains both the history of the American flag and how to properly display it. The book was released in 1968 and coincided with a period of heightened national focus on patriotism, especially during the Vietnam War. It was created for the…
Family Meal for the Holidays
This still image shows four old people seated around a table. Each person has a plate full of food in front of them and they can be seen holding their utensils and eating.
Flower Printed Floral Stainless Steel Chopsticks
These pairs of silver chopsticks are composed of stainless silver that feature delicate floral patterns along the upper portion. It’s noted to be durable, mycete resistant, non-toxic, and easy to use. They are designed to resist wear and maintain…