Protection/Blessings-USA-Native American-Leather/feathers/beads-12″ x 4 1/2″Face of Jesus as it appeared on Veronica’s scarf-Sign of faith-Alicante, Spain-Roman Catholic-Metal-2″ x 1″RDO. De La Santa Faz (Back)-Sign of faith-Alicante, Spain-Roman Catholic-Metal-2″ x 1″Protection-Soto Mission in Hawaii-Japanese-Royal blue fabric with seal-3 1/4″ x 2″Protection from evil eye-Mexico-Latino, and Caribbean-Red ribbon/Black plastic figa/Lucky bean-Bean-1/4″, figa-3/4″Good luck and prosperity-Mexico-Gold painted frog amulet, coin, gold painted seeds, red cloth and vial of frog essence-Package-4 3/4″ x 3″Amulet-?-?-Stone-1 1/4″Protection against ill health and evil-Quebec, Canada-Roman Catholic-Metal/Paper-2 1/2″ x 1 1/4″?-?-Ink on paper-3 1/4″ x 3″Protection-USA/Mexico-Roman Catholic-Plastic with metal-2″ longProtection-Japan-Buddhist? Shinto?-Red thread/Plastic sake barrel/Origami crane/Bells-7 1/2″ longCarries magical substances-Haiti-Voodoo (Voudun)-Beads/Glass/Wood/String-14 1/2″ long, container 2 1/2″ longProtects children-Korea-Buddhist-Red string/Gold paper/Slippers-16″ longProtects children-Korea-Buddhist-Red string/Plastic-3″ longProtection from evil eye-Armenia-Armenian-Blue glass with red plastic circles-2 1/2″ x 2″Protection-Copacabana, Peru-Catholicism/Indigenous-Tin with multi-symbol cut-outs-3 1/4″ x 2 1/4″Protection from Evil Eye-Lebanon? Syria?-Middle Eastern-Blue beads/Heart-shaped crystal/Sequins-2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″Hung in home for good luck and protection-China-Buddhism-Paper-3″ x 1″Magical frogs for love and happiness-Argentina-Argentinian-Ceramic frogs/Argentinian coin-2 1/2″ x 2″Part of good luck amulet-Argentina-Argentinian-View of copper coin-1″Amulet for love and marriageAmuletAmuletReplica of left hip and femur with hanging good luck amuletsGood luck charm keychain (the cornu or horn)Rabbit’s footVertical horn sign keychainCrystal hanging from ribbonAmulet, elephants with trunks up, evil eye bead, bellGood luck symbols (especially at New Years)-Global-Chinese-Cardboard/plastic/red string-21″ longGood luck-Thailand-Thai-Plastic/fabric/beads/string-6″ x 7″Good luck (especially at New Years)-Global-Chinese-Cardboard/plastic/red string-33″ longBlessings/Protection-Global-Chinese/Christian-Plastic-5 1/2″ longBlessings/Protection-Global-Chinese/Christian-Plastic/bells/red thread-14 1/2″ longGood luck, especially at New Years-Japan-Japanese-Plastic/bells/red string-11 1/4″ longGood Luck (especially at New Years)-Japan-Japanese-Plastic/red string/bells-4″ long
Hamsas
Ornamentation for special occasions-Egypt-Muslin and Hindu-Paper/wax-6 3/4″x4 1/4″Ornamentation for Special Occasions-Egypt-Muslim, Hindu-Wax/Paper-6 3/4″x4 1/4″Amulet, Hamsa with image of Baba Sali, fish, stars of DavidHand, Hamsa, with mirrorAmulet, hand, Hamsa (inscription in Spanish)Amulet, HamsaAmulet, Hamsa hanging from horseshoeAmulet, Hamsa with engraved Arabic writing and designAmulet, contemporary Hamsa with floral designAmulet, Hamsa, with good lick symbols, and Hebrew lettersAmulet, Hamsa with eye and fish, inscription in HebrewAmulet necklace with Hamsa, blue beads and evil eye symbolAmulet, Hamsa, pink eye in centerAmulet, Chinese coin, amber beads, hamsa, triangular talismanPin with hand design with petroglyph designAmulet with multiple hamsa, and eyesFramed picture of a hamsa with eternal flame
Evil Eye
Protection from evil eye-Middle Eastern e.g., Afghanistan, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, etc.-Middle Eastern-Glass/Silver-7 1/2″ longProtects against evil eye-Greece-Greek and other Mediterranean people-Leather/Gem stone-12 1/4″Protection from evil eye-Italy-Italian folk belief-Metal/Plastic-3″Protection from evil eye-Armenia-Armenian-Gold sequins/Thread/Felt/Thermometer/Evil eye-6″ longTo hang on wall for protection from evil eye-Armenia, Middle East-Middle Eastern-Wood/beads/metal/evil eye-9″ longProtection from evil eye-Egypt-Egyptian-Paper/Adhesive-7 1/2″ x 5 1/2″Protection from evil eye-Greece-Greek-Ceramic/Blue bead/Metal Bristles-3″ longGood luck and protection from evil eye-Armenia-Middle Eastern-Glass and metal-3″ longAmulet wall hangingAmulet-Protection from evil eyeBracelet with evil eyeCross with evil eyeAmuletVertical horn sign keychainAmulet with eyeHamsa Earrings
Bath Salts
Removes evil-USA and Mexico-Latino-Glass jar/Salts-4″ tallPurifies or removes taboo-Hawaii, USA-Hawaiian-Handmade paper tied with string-3 3/4″
Beads
Beaded Bottle
Bracelets
Ornamentation-India-Indian-Plastic-7 1/2″-Svastika is an ancient good luck symbol among Indians.Protection-Mexico/USA-Mexican/Indigenous-Velvet bean or cowhage (Mucuna pruirens), red pom pom, photo of Mary and Jesus-4″ longProtection-USA/Caribbean-Santeria?-Gemstones/Metal-8″ longGood luck/Protection-Taiwan-Taiwanese-Knotted red string-3″ longProtection and good luck-Mexico/USA-Mexican/Indigenous-Velvet bean or cowhage (Mucuna pruirens), amber bead, image of virgin, red beads, red pom poms and black horn-4″ longBracelet with religious imagesBracelet with religious images (other view)
Braided Grass
Through burning, cleanses person of negative energy-USA-Native American-Sweet grass-21 1/2″ long
Candles
Eliminates Pre-Menstrual Syndrome-USA-American-Glass and wax-8″tallPenis CandleEnhances sexual prowess-Latin America/Caribbean-Latino/Caribe-Wax-8″ tallNeutralizes negative energies-Latin America/Caribbean-Latino/Caribe-Wax-7 1/2″ tall
Chimayo
Blessed earth from the Shrine at Chimayó
Cornu
Good luck charm keychain (the cornu or horn)
Crystal
Crystal hanging from ribbon
Dala
Good luck/National Symbol-Sweden-Swedish folk tradition-Wood/Red enamel/Painted designs-3″ x 2 1/2″
Dolls
Worry dolls
Elephants
Replica of elephant with upturned trunkElephant with upraised trunkMirrored elephants
Feng Shui
Eight sided hanging object with mirror in center (Bagua)Eight-sided Bagua with mirror and Chinese figure riding a tiger
Glass
Good luck and long life-China-Buddhism-Glass-3 1/4″ tall
Goddess of the Hip
Replica of left hip and femur with hanging good luck amulets
Good Luck Packet
Protection-Mexico-Roman Catholic/Indigenous-1986 coin, red string, rocks, twigs, tooth and seed-2″ x 2 1/4″
Holy Water
Holy Water from San SimónHoly water
Holy Wood
Sacred pieces of wood (?)
Horseshoes
Good luck-Mexico-Mexican-Metal with written explanation in Spanish-2″ x 1 1/2″Protection-Mexico-Mexican-Metal, thread, and paper- 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″Horseshoe amuletHorseshoe and garlic amuletHorseshoe decorated by Cheryl Rilly
Incense & Burners
Purification of environment-China-Chinese, Buddhist, and Hindu?-Ceramic/Glaze-1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″Incense tabletsTin of incense
Maneki-Neko
Maneki-Neko or Beckoning Cat
Medicine Bags
Good luck/Protection-USA-Native American-Leather with variety of gemstones inside pouch-15 1/2″ long, pouch 1 1/2″
Medicine Sticks
Medicine Stick-Healing/Protection
Milagros
Requests eye cure/Gives thanks for eye cure-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Tin-2″ x 3″Requests foot cure/Gives thanks for foot cure-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Tin-1 3/4″ x 1 1/4″Affixed to saint-Requests cure for child/Gives thanks for child’s cure-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Tin-3″ x 1 1/4″Affixed to saint-Requests right leg cure/Gives thanks for right leg cure-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Tin-3″ x 1 1/4″Affixed to saint-Requests right leg cure/Gives thanks for right leg cure-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Tin-5 1/4″ longRequests eye cure/Gives thanks for eye cure-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Tin-1″ x 1/4″Affixed to saint-Requests cure for eyes/Gives thanks for cure for eyes-Mexico/USA-Roman/Catholic/Latino-Tin-2 1/4′ x 3″Requests ear cure/Gives thanks for ear cure-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Silver-10 1/2″ long, ear 1″Requests cure for praying man/Gives thanks for cure of praying man-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Tin-1″ x 1/4″Cross with milagros (miracles)Milagro (miracle)Milagro (miracle)-affixed to saintMilagro (miracle)-affixed to saint: Sacred Heart of Jesus/Mary symbolMilagro (miracle)-HouseMilagro (miracle)-handMilagro (miracle)-Corn/CropsMilagro (miracle)Milagro (miracle)-Left armMilagro (miracle) of female form (?)Milagro (miracle) of praying man
Native American
Framed hand with design
Nkisi Nkonda
Nkisi Nkonda (power figure)
Oils
Bottle of Indian oilContainer of Blessed oil
Ojo de Venado
Protection of infant-worn around neck-Mexico/USA-Mexican/Indigenous-Velvet bean or cowhage (Mucuna pruirens), yellow stone, red string and pompom-Seed pod-3/4″Protection, by carrying next to body, sometimes next to the waist-Mexico/USA-Mexican/Indigenous-Velvet bean or cowhage (Mucuna pruirens)-Seed pod-3/4″
Pins
Protection-USA (JFK airport)-Christian-Plastic/paper-3″ x 2 1/2″-total-Given out to comfort families waiting to find out fate of kin on missing TWA Flight 800.
Prayers, Prayer Cards, and Prayer Wheels
Blessings that are dispersed by the wind as the images fade away-Tibet-Tibetan Buddhism-Paper/Ink/Cotton string-42″ long-each flag 2 1/2″x2 1/2″Protects newborn and mother-Israel-Jewish-Laminated paper- 3 1/4″ x 3″Protects newborn and mother-Israel-Jewish-Laminated paper-3 1/4″ x 3″Protection-Israel-Jewish-Plastic and red string-1 3/4″Protection and blessings-Canada-Catholicism-Paper-5″ x 3 1/2″Protection and blessings-Canada-Catholicism-Paper-5″ x 3 1/2″Prayer Card for Kateri TekakwithaPrayer Card for Kateri Tekakwitha (reverse side)Menorah Prayer cardPrayer card (Reverse side)Prayer card (front)Prayer card (reverse side)Prayer wheel in a recycled peanut butter jar
Pyramids
Pyramid
Rabbit’s Foot
Rabbit’s foot
Ribbons
Protection-Mexico/Lebanon-Roman Catholic-Satin ribbon/ink-50″ longFulfills wishes, worn on wrist until they fall off-Bahia, Brazil-Catholicism/Indigenous-Ribbon-19 1/2″ long
Rosaries
Protection/Prayer counter-Canada/USA-Roman Catholic-Metal/White beads-7 1/2″Prayer counter, meditation-Tibet-Buddhism-108 wooden beads with design and tassel-31″ long-each bead 1/4″Prayer counter-Iran-Islam-99 glass beads on green string-23″ longPrayer counter-USA-Non-traditional-Glass beads with silver chain symbols (Star of David, menorah, matzo)-21″ longPrayer counter-USA-Non-traditional-Silver/Glass beads-Matzo-1/2″, Menorah 3/4″Prayer counter-USA-Non-traditional-Silver/Glass beads-1 1/2″Prayer counter-Global-Catholic-5 sets of 10 blue beads/Silver crucifix/Medal of Mary-19 1/2″ longPrayer counter-Global-Catholic-Five sets of 10 blue beads/Silver crucifix/Medal of Mary-19 1/2″ longPrayer counter-Tibet-Tibetan Buddhism-21 brown beads/red string-4 3/4″Prayer counter-Global-Greek Orthodox-3 sets of 11 brown glass beads-11″ longPrayer counter-Southeast Sonora, Mexico, and Southwest USA-Catholic/Yaqui Indians-5 sets of 10 wooden beads/Blue string/Royal blue tassel-12″RosaryBasque Rosary Ring for Girls
Sage
Smudging, purification, cleansing, healing-USA/Mexico-Native American-Dried sage with blue and green string-4 1/2″ longSmudging, purification, cleansing, healing-USA/Mexico-Native American-Sage with white string-3 3/4″ longBag of white sage and sweet grass
Scapulars
Worn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors-Global-Roman Catholic-Orange cord/Metal/Plastic- 1/4″ eachWorn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors.-Global-Roman Catholic-Cord/Metal/Plastic-1/2″Worn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors.-Global-Roman Catholic-Cord/Metal/Plastic-1/2″Worn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors-Global-Roman Catholic-Embroidered leather-Each 3/4″Worn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors-Global-Roman Catholic-Plastic/string-1/2″Worn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors-Global-Roman Catholic-Cloth/Thread/Ribbon-27″ long-each scapular 2 1/4″ x 1 1/2″
Smoking Rituals
Snake/Man pipe
Sprays
Mother-in-law spray
Tea
Brewed for healing tea-Mexico-Global-Flowers-N/A
Tiki
Image of a god or humanoid ancestor
Voodoo Dolls
Inflicts harm on enemies, by sticking pins on the doll that represent places on enemy’s body-New Orleans, Louisiana, USA/Caribbean-Afro/Carribbean-Cloth/String/Beads/Yarn-8 1/2″ tallInflicts harm on humans by sticking pins on the doll that represents places on enemy’s body-New Orleans, Louisiana, USA/Caribbean-Afro/Caribbean-Pipe cleaner, straw, thread, beads, and stone-7″ longBand Memorabilia-USA-American Alternative Music-Embroidered cloth and filler- 7 1/2″ long
