Darjeeling
Connected to...
Loom; textile
Loom; textile
Loom; textile
Pen case
Pen case
Prayer wheel
Churn
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Skirt
Churn; churning stick
Model yoke
Charm; charm box
Votive container
Cradle (furniture)
Pen case
Tea packet
Basket (containers)
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Harrow model
Lid (containers)
Areca nut box
Churning stick
Rain mat
Handle (containers)
Mortar model (food processing & storage)
Grain ladle (ladle (food processing & storage))
Sedan chair
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Harrow model
Washing beater
Plough model
Seat
Tea brick (currency & wealth)
Areca nut box
Figure (ritual & belief: representations)
Collection Information
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