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Pewter south Indian depak
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
2
Last Updated:
2019-07-22
Pewter south Indian depak
Puja vessel
Description:
Liquid drains from the hole at the bottom of the vessel to bathe a statue of the deity.
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
2
Last Updated:
2019-03-07
Puja vessel
Bead work
Description:
Such pieces often have religious objects placed on them in home religious ceremonies.
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
3
Last Updated:
2018-12-07
Bead work
Fragment of European printed pichhwai
Description:
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries European textile mills produced wall hangings for Hindus. This example points out the blend of cultures often shown in them.Cotton
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
2
Last Updated:
2018-12-07
Fragment of European printed pichhwai
Lace pichhwai
Description:
Lace picchwais were made in Germany until World War I for members of the Vallabhacharya community.
Created:
1885 - 1915
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2018-12-07
Lace pichhwai
Mata ni pachedi
Description:
Cotton
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
11
Last Updated:
2018-12-07
Mata ni pachedi
Uparnu
Description:
A ritual neck scarf given to selected visitors to the temple at Dwarka, Gujarat.Inscription reads: Praise to the God of Dwarka.
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
3
Last Updated:
2018-12-07
Uparnu
Brass Ganesh statue with naga (snake) hood
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
3
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Brass Ganesh statue with naga (snake) hood
Brass Jain tirthankar with copper gilt
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Brass Jain tirthankar with copper gilt
Brass spoon (achmani) used in puja ceremonies
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Brass spoon (achmani) used in puja ceremonies
Brass statue of Krishna
Description:
Made by members of the Bhil tribal community.
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Brass statue of Krishna
Carved soapstone Ganesh
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
2
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Carved soapstone Ganesh
Carving of Ganesh and Mahalakshmi
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
3
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Carving of Ganesh and Mahalakshmi
Colored brass Ganesh statue
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Colored brass Ganesh statue
Dancing Krishna
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Dancing Krishna
Ganesh plaque
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Ganesh plaque
German metal stool/stand
Description:
Used as part of home religious ceremonies.
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
3
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
German metal stool/stand
Havar kyaara
Description:
A wooden ladle used in puja ceremonies. The ladle was placed for periods of time in the puja flames. The dense wood prevented it from catching fire.
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
3
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Havar kyaara
Himalayan deity
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
4
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Himalayan deity
Himalayan deity
Contributed By:
Donald Clay Johnson
Page Count:
3
Last Updated:
2018-12-06
Himalayan deity