Each artifact’s caption contains its name, purpose, country, culture, materials, and the dimensions.
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Covers head in synagogues during services. Orthodox Jews wear head coverings at all times.
Blown on ritual occasions, particularly Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashonah)
GI Joe, Navajo Code Talker version with recording of 7 Navajo terms and translations used during WWII in the Pacific.
To celebrate Kwanzaa-United States (African American Cultural Center, Los Angeles)-African American-Wood-6″ tall
To celebrate Kwanzaa-United States (African American Cultural Center in Los Angeles)-African American-Wood-10 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
To celebrate Kwanzaa-United States (African American Cultural Center in Los Angeles)-African American-Wood-10 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ (candles-6″ tall)
Part of Hanukkah celebrations-Israel-Global-Metal/enamel-7″ x 7 1/2″
Part of Hanukkah celebrations-Israel-Global-Metal/enamel-7″ x 7 1/2″ (candles-3 3/4″ tall)
To protect from evil dreams-United States-Lakota-Beads/thread/felt-3″ diameter
Novelty for Christmas-United States-Global Christmas-metal/felt/bell-14″ tall
Observes Chinese Year of the Dog (2018)
Thrown from floats to revelers on the streets; Last celebration before Lent and the ensuing serious Easter celebration
Worn during Mardi Gras at last party before Lenten season
Ornamentation for St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrates Year of the Dog
Adults place money inside for unmarried children
Commemorates holiday
For Mardi Gras festivities
For Mardi Gras celebrations
Commemorates St. Valentine’s Day
Commemorates St. Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Scarf
“Luck of the Irish” Rock
Face mug
Noise Makers
Pillow
Pillow
Pillow
Mardi Gras Mask
Mardi Gras Mask
Zulu Tea Cozy
Bowler Hats
St. Patrick’s Day Decoration
“You are my Sweetheart” Rock
Felt Shamrock
Year of the Dog 2018 Red Envelope
Year of the Dog 2018 Red Envelope
Year of the Dog 2018 Red Envelope
Political Satire re: Newt Gingrich-USA-American-Screenprint cotton-Size XL
Political satire re: Newt Gingrich by Ligorano/Resse Collaborations-USA-American-Cotton-Size XL
Political satire of Newt Gingrich by Ligorano/Reese Collaborations-USA-American-Cotton-Size XL
Political Satire by Ligorano/Resse Collaborations-USA-American-Cotton-Size XL
Decorative-Vietnam/USA-Hmong-Fabric/thread (embroidery)-12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″
Traditional attire-Netherlands-Dutch-Faux lace-12″ x 10 1/2″
Traditional attire-Netherlands-Dutch-Faux lace-12″ x 10 1/2″
Political Satire-USA-Popular Culture-Wood/fabric/thread-5 1/4″ diameter
Decoration-USA-Popular culture-Ceramic-9 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″
Halloween decoration-USA-Halloween celebrants/Popular culture-Plastic-5 1/4″
Collectible-USA-Vampire/Gothic fans/Popular culture-7″ x 4 1/2″ x 2″
Commemorates baby’s baptism-Mexico-Roman Catholic-Ceramic/glaze-4″ x 2″
Memorabilia-Hawaii, USA-American/Popular Culture-Metal/candy-Each tin-1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″
Costume accessory-USA-American-Plastic/Ribbons-11 1/2″ x 10″
Neutralizes negative energies-Latin America/Caribbean-Latino/Caribe-Wax-7 1/2″ tall
Political satire of the Saddam Hussein Iraqi regime-USA-American/Popular Culture-Laminated paper/Ink-3″ x 2 1/2″
Political satire of the Saddam Hussein Iraqi regime-USA-American/Popular culture-Laminated Paper/Ink-3″ x 2 1/2″
Costume accessory-USA-Popular culture-Yarn/plastic buttons-10″ x 10″ (adult size)
Halloween decoration-USA-Halloween celebrants/Popular culture-Foam-4 1/2″ tall
Good luck for the Year of the Ram-Global-Chinese-Plastic/red string-14″ long
Good luck for the Year of the Ram-Global-Chinese-Plastic/thread-6″ long
Costume accessory-USA-Popular culture-Plastic-6 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Poop bags-Satirical-USA-American-Plastic/ink
Costume accessories-USA-Popular culture-Fake fur/felt/metal clip-Headband-7 1/2″ x 7 1/2″, Tail-21″ long
Enhances sexual prowess-Latin America/Caribbean-Latino/Caribe-Wax-8″ tall
Good luck, especially at New Years-Japan-Japanese-Plastic/bells/red string-11 1/4″ long
Good Luck (especially at New Years)-Japan-Japanese-Plastic/red string/bells-4″ long
Costume Accessory-USA-Popular culture-Plastic/cardboard-10 1/2″ x 7 1/4″
Costume Accessory-USA-Popular culture-Plastic/cardboard-10 1/2″ x 7 1/4″
Halloween decoration-USA-Halloween celebrants-Plastic/paint-5 1/2″ tall
Halloween decorations-USA-Halloween celebrants/Popular culture-Wax-6 1/2″ tall
Halloween decorations-USA-Halloween celebrants-Wax-6 1/2″ tall
Blessings/Protection-Global-Chinese/Christian-Plastic/bells/red thread-14 1/2″ long
Blessings/Protection-Global-Chinese/Christian-Plastic-5 1/2″ long
Good luck (especially at New Years)-Global-Chinese-Cardboard/plastic/red string-33″ long
Good luck-Thailand-Thai-Plastic/fabric/beads/string-6″ x 7″
Good luck symbols (especially at New Years)-Global-Chinese-Cardboard/plastic/red string-21″ long
Funerary object-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Paper/ink-8 1/4″ x 3″
Funerary object-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Paper/ink-8 1/4″ x 3″
Political satire-USA-American/popular culture-Polyester-14″ long
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Paper/ink-6″ x 5 1/2″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Paper/ink-6 1/4″ x 2 1/2″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Cardboard/paper/incense-5 1/4″ x 4″
Gift money holder-China/Vietnam/United States-Asian culture (Not necessarily just Buddhists)-Paper/ink-3 1/4″ x 5″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/Buddhist/Cardboard/paper/plastic-14″ x 10″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/Buddhist/Cardboard/paint-25″ x 9″ x 7 1/4″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Cardboard/plastic-25″ x 9″ x 7 1/4″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-25″ x 9″ x 7 1/4″
Used for burning cardboard replicas of objects needed in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Metal/paint-18″ tall, 11″ diameter
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Carboard/paint/plastic-16 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ x 6 1/4″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Cardboard/paint/plastic-16 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ x 6 1/4″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Cardboard/laces-11″ long
Celebrates Christmas-USA-American/Global-Plastic/metal-2 1/4″ x 1″
Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Cardboard/ink-8 1/2″ long
Halloween Decoration-USA-Vampire Fans/popular culture-Ceramic/glaze-10″ x 8″
Esther Mask
Haman Mask
Mordecai Mask
Pussy Hat
Pussy Hat
St. Patrick’s Day Bowler Hat
St. Patrick’s Day Scarves
St. Patrick’s Day Necklace
St. Patrick’s Day Buttons
Hamsa Earrings
Donald Trump Toilet Paper
Replica of a $.22 Love Stamp
Hanukkah gelt (money)
Secret Doll
Glow in the Dark Glasses
Paper replica of a crab (Joss)
Statuette of Japanese Fisherman
Chinese Lion
Colored candles
Figurine of Bernie Sanders
Replica of Ben Thanh Market (Interior/Close-up)
Replica of Ben Thanh Market (Interior)
Cover of pop-up replica of Ben-Thanh Market
Necklace with six-pointed star
Humorous Aspirin Bottle
Yamaclaus: Santa Claus yarmulkah (skull cap) with hair clip
Woman’s Identification Card (back)
Woman’s Identification Card (front)
Decal
Large Star of David
Kara (Bracelet)
Khata (White scarf with Tibetan Eight auspicious symbols embossed upon it)
Khata (White scarf with Tibetan Eight auspicious symbols embossed upon it)
Red envelope
Electric Yahrzeit (memorial) candle
Necklace
Lapel pin
Yarmulkah (skull cap)-also called kippah
Yarmulkah (skull cap)
Replica of Mah Jongg set (Joss)
Day of the Dead Ornamentation
Miniature hanging gourd with flower ornamentation
Jiggly Lady Bug (Interior)
Wooden container (closed)
“Answer Me Jesus” Magic 8 ball (bottom)
“Answer Me Jesus” Magic 8 ball
Replicas of Iphones/Ipads (Joss)
Political magnet for 2016 election
Replicas of liquor bottles & packs of cigarettes (Joss)
Cascarones (hollowed eggs filled with confetti)
Part of the Plagues Set-Boils
Part of the Plagues Set-Darkness
“Dump-a-Trump” Pencil Holder/Paperweight
“Dump-a-Trump” Pencil Holder/Paperweight
Flute
Chinese Drum
Rattle
Limber Jack (An articulated dancing doll.)
Mardi Gras beads with house trailer pendant
Close-up of house trailer pendant attached to Mardi Gras beads
Ceramic ghost-like interlocking objects
Dracula marionette
Nesting dolls with images of former U.S. presidents
Key holder with Vlad Tepes image
Amulet for Saint Anne de Beaupré
Reverse side of pendant of St. Isidore
Pendant of St. Isidore, Patron Saint of Seville, aka Isidore the Laborer, aka San Ysidro
Mariachi Musicians
Holy water
Cross-necklace charm
Cross
Amulet with eye
Framed hand with design
Basque Rosary Ring for Girls
Framed picture of a hamsa with eternal flame
Miniature kitchen utensil
Part of the Plagues Set-lice
Part of the Plagues Set-hail stones
Part of the Plagues Set-giving up one’s first born
Part of the Plagues Set-Turning water into blood
Part of the Plagues Set-Invasion of wild beasts
Part of the Plagues Set-Pharaoah casting the Jews out of Egypt
Part of the Plagues Set-Frog
Part of the Plagues Set-Cattle disease
Part of the Plagues Set-Moses leading his people
Part of the Plagues Set-Toy Locust
Bag for Plagues Set
Miniature doll
Obama Dashboard Doll
Tin of candy with photos of Prince Andrew and Sarah (Fergie) Ferguson (side view)
Tin of candy with photos of Prince Andrew and Sarah (Fergie) Ferguson (side view)
Viking Ship Replica
Miniature Screen panels with Chinese figures in traditional dress
Miniature baby doll
Daruma doll with rounded bottom
Miniature baby doll
Decorated Lion Incense burner
Eight-sided Bagua with mirror and Chinese figure riding a tiger
President Barack Obama bobblehead
Pope Francis doll-Collectible (demonstrates support for Pope)
Necklace with battery-lit menorah
Small lacquered tray
Eight sided hanging object with mirror in center (Bagua)
Prayer wheel in a recycled peanut butter jar
Miniature pig
Miniature pot with handle
Grogger
Miniature pot with lid
Painting on glass
Sincana or Sal Sin (white thread used in Thai temples (wat) and homes for certain ceremonies).
Lotus Flower Candle
Resting Buddha (also called Tuesday Buddha)
Russian Nesting Dolls (circa 1950)
Left hand with separated fingers
Matryoshka-Russian Nesting Dolls (Peasant Women) The first matryoshka was created in 1892.
Pomegranate container with Jordan almonds in netting
Tooth Fairy Container
Replica of elephant with upturned trunk
Penis Candle
La Lotería boards/cards (images identified in Spanish)
Conch shell with Aztec decorations
Frog
Articulated human skull (front view)
Articulated human skull (side view)
Piggy bank (side view)
Piggy bank (front)
Box of mints with decorated skull
The Barcelos Rooster (left side)
The Barcelos Rooster (right side)
The Barcelos Rooster
Maneki-Neko or Beckoning Cat
Image of a god or humanoid ancestor
Lord Ganesha with offering bowls
The Golem (created from inanimate matter/forerunner to Frankenstein)
Articulated doll/puppet
Coin
Coin (reverse side)
Coin
Figurine of Orthodox Jewish woman
Figurine of an Orthodox Jewish man with Bible
Tile with information about the now-exitinct Shalam Colony-Commememorative of 19th century orphanage and commune
Coaster
Coaster
Coaster
Yahrzeit Candle (Memorial Candle)
Yarmulke (skull cap) (rear view)
Yarmulke (skull cap) (front view)
Miniature pot with handle
Rabbi storyteller
Mardi Gras necklaces
Rose and Skeleton head band
Phrenology Skull (back view)
Phrenology Skull (side view)
Phrenology Skull (back view)
Phrenology Skull (front view)
Thai Urn
Scapulars
Human teeth extracted by oral surgeon Dr. Lorenzo Gonzalez
Halloween Headband
Cowboy hat with star decorations
Skull container (open)
Skull container (closed)
Replica of Buddha
Image of Shango, Santería Saint/Orisha (represents storm and fire)
Miniature traditional opera mask
Miniature traditional opera mask
Two-handled pitcher
Hand painted feather by Marie Hughey
Blessed earth from the Shrine at Chimayó
Container of Blessed oil
Holy Water from San Simón
Inspires and blesses owners-Mexico/wherever Mexicans reside-Latino-Ceramic-3 1/2″ x 2″
Figurine of San Simón, folk saint of addiction
Milagro (miracle) of praying man
Milagro (miracle) of female form (?)
Noisemaker with image of vampire
Musical Box
Sacred pieces of wood (?)
Real bat house with decorative fake bat attached.
Origami Crane
Coaster
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Custom made fangs created for Norine Dresser by Rees Smith, DDS.
Handmade wooden inlaid small box
Handmade wooden inlaid small box
Bat pin made by a fan of my book, American Vampires
Amulet, Hamsa hanging from horseshoe
Pin, Jack-o-Lantern with fangs
Pin, “It’s Not Easy Being a Vampire”
Frankenstein Statuette
Milagro (miracle)-Corn/Crops
Milagro (miracle)-hand
Bat pin
Milagro (miracle)-House
Recuerdo de la Snata Faz Allcante (Reverse side inscription)
Image of Jesus as found on Veronica’s scarf
Figure of male peasant with backpack
Incense tablets
Protection and blessings-Canada-Catholicism-Paper-5″ x 3 1/2″
Protection and blessings-Canada-Catholicism-Paper-5″ x 3 1/2″
Wins hearts from women to men-South Africa-Zulu-Beads-2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Protection from evil eye-Greece-Greek-Ceramic/Blue bead/Metal Bristles-3″ long
Storage/Decoration-UK-Pop culture-Ceramic/Metal-3 1/4″-star and moon 3/4″
Container for ink used in fountain pens-USA-Global past-Glass-2 1/2″ x 2″
Holds child’s fallen-out baby teeth for the “tooth fairy” to exchange for money.-USA-American-Wood-1 3/4″ x 1 1/8″
Drinking sake-Japan-Japanese-Porcelain-1 1/2″ x 2″
Through burning, cleanses person of negative energy-USA-Native American-Sweet grass-21 1/2″ long
Smudging, purification, cleansing, healing-USA/Mexico-Native American-Sage with white string-3 3/4″ long
Mask of Vlad Tepes
Miniature baby bottles
Glow-in-the-Dark Virgin Mary
Amulet, elephants with trunks up, evil eye bead, bell
Table decoration
Bat pin
Bat pin with gemstone
Replica of USA postage stamp of Bela Lugosi as Dracula
Bat pin
Gargoyle pin
Witch’s Ball
Crystal hanging from ribbon
Vertical horn sign keychain
Rabbit’s foot
Good luck charm keychain (the cornu or horn)
Replica of left hip and femur with hanging good luck amulets
Depiction of charging Cheyenne Indian on horseback
Depiction of Native American Chief with feathered headdress
Depiction of Pueblo Indians housing with ladders
Amulet with multiple hamsa, and eyes
Pin with hand design with petroglyph design
Amulet, Chinese coin, amber beads, hamsa, triangular talisman
Amulet, Hamsa, pink eye in center
Amulet necklace with Hamsa, blue beads and evil eye symbol
Amulet, Hamsa with eye and fish, inscription in Hebrew
Amulet, Hamsa, with good lick symbols, and Hebrew letters
Amulet, contemporary Hamsa with floral design
Amulet, Hamsa with engraved Arabic writing and design
Amulet, Hamsa
Amulet, hand, Hamsa (inscription in Spanish)
Left hand with Palmistry handbook
Crystal ball on stand
Donald Trump butt plug
Vampire pin, “Goood Eeevening”
Vampire pin, image of Dracula
Vampire pin, “I’m hungry for your blood”
Pin, Sheriff’s badge (Western)
Hand, Hamsa, with mirror
Medal from the Plaza Hotel in Piqua, Ohio, 1980
Bag of white sage and sweet grass
Mt. St. Helens Ash Tray (side view)
Mt. St. Helens ashtray (front view)
Nkisi Nkonda (power figure)
Dracula finger puppet
Hanging bat with teeth showing
Stella Luna bat (from a children’s book of the same name)
Bat-Collectible/Toy-USA
Membership card from the Canadian branch of the Transylvania Society of Dracula (interior)
Membership card Canadian branch of The Transylvanian Society of Dracula (exterior)
Membership card for the Transylvania Society of Dracula (interior)
Membership card for the Transylvanian Society of Dracula (exterior)
Pin, “R.I.P. Really Insane Partyer”
Pin, “Kiss Me, I’m a vampire”
Pin, “I’m hungry for your blood”
Pin, “You Suck” with drawing of a bat
Pin, “Am I Your Type? A, O, AB, X, RH”
Animated Dracula face
Open coffin with Dracula inside
Coffin (closed)
Official Dracula Seal, postage stamp, image of Vlad Tepes mounted on card
Vampire noisemaker (eyes and mouth glow when lever is pressed)
Baby pacifier with fangs
Closed casket with cross on top
Open coffin with bones
Vampire coffin with creature exiting
Count Dracula Doll
Dracula Cup with straw
Box from Transylvania Society of Dracula
Eerie Eye Patch
“Drac in the Box” (closed)
“Drac in the Box” (open)
Coffin (Open) with Dracula inside
Coffin
Bat hand Puppet
Dirt from Bela Lugosi’s Grave
Card with Romanian postage stamps/Two images of Vlad Tepes/One image of Bran Castle
Image of Vlad Tepes
Bat pin
Boo Tie (back-shows actual tie)
Boo-Tie (Front of package)
Bat Hand Puppet with fangs
Fake fangs upper teeth
Frog with removable stick
Milagro (miracle)
Small container/Vlad image
Count Dracula Society Literature Award 1989
Miniature coffin with Dracula (open)
Miniature coffin (closed)
Vampire Snow Globe
French coin (reverse side)
French coin (head)
Two connected cymbals
Prayer card (reverse side)
Prayer card (front)
Prayer card (Reverse side)
Menorah Prayer card
Donald Trump piñata
Amulet
Prayer Card for Kateri Tekakwitha (reverse side)
Prayer Card for Kateri Tekakwitha
Tasmanian Devil Replica
Milagro (miracle)-Left arm
Trick or Treat Pin
Horn for New Year’s Eve
Rice wine container
Dragon’s blood soap
Carved wooden box
Mirrored elephants
Medicine Stick-Healing/Protection
Noisemaker for New Year’s Eve
Noisemaker for New Year’s Eve
Pyramid
Figurine of Quinceañera (15 year old girl)
Ashtray
Statuette of Quinceañera (15 year old girl)
Statuette of Quinceañera (15 year old girl)
Noisemaker
Quinceañera doll in carriage
Worry dolls
Amulet
Beaded Bottle
Mardi Gras Mask
Elephant with upraised trunk
San Simón figurine
Bottle of Indian oil
Female First Holy Communion (table decoration)
Milagro (miracle)-affixed to saint: Sacred Heart of Jesus/Mary symbol
Milagro (miracle)-affixed to saint
Horseshoe decorated by Cheryl Rilly
Amulet, Hamsa with image of Baba Sali, fish, stars of David
Amulet
Bracelet with religious images (other view)
Bracelet with religious images
Miniature bowl
Horseshoe and garlic amulet
Tin of incense
Amulet for love and marriage
Cross with evil eye
Bracelet with evil eye
Figure of female peasant sowing seeds
Mother-in-law spray
Amulet-Protection from evil eye
Crown for Quinceañera (15 year old girl)
Snake/Man pipe
Rosary
Figurine of Santiago de Compostela
Statuette of a skeleton-faced Mary with child
Moon and star ornament
Milagro (miracle)
Amulet wall hanging
Mexican chile-man with sombrero playing guitar
Cross with milagros (miracles)
Basket
Prayer counter-Southeast Sonora, Mexico, and Southwest USA-Catholic/Yaqui Indians-5 sets of 10 wooden beads/Blue string/Royal blue tassel-12″
Prayer counter-Global-Greek Orthodox-3 sets of 11 brown glass beads-11″ long
Good luck/National Symbol-Sweden-Swedish folk tradition-Wood/Red enamel/Painted designs-3″ x 2 1/2″
Prayer counter-Tibet-Tibetan Buddhism-21 brown beads/red string-4 3/4″
Prayer counter-Global-Catholic-Five sets of 10 blue beads/Silver crucifix/Medal of Mary-19 1/2″ long
Prayer counter-Global-Catholic-5 sets of 10 blue beads/Silver crucifix/Medal of Mary-19 1/2″ long
Prayer counter-USA-Non-traditional-Silver/Glass beads-1 1/2″
Prayer counter-USA-Non-traditional-Silver/Glass beads-Matzo-1/2″, Menorah 3/4″
Prayer counter-USA-Non-traditional-Glass beads with silver chain symbols (Star of David, menorah, matzo)-21″ long
Prayer counter-Iran-Islam-99 glass beads on green string-23″ long
Good luck and long life-China-Buddhism-Glass-3 1/4″ tall
Protection 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″ long
Prayer counter, meditation-Tibet-Buddhism-108 wooden beads with design and tassel-31″ long-each bead 1/4″
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″
Good luck and protection from evil eye-Armenia-Middle Eastern-Glass and metal-3″ long
Toy/Collectible-Hungary-Hungarian-Cloth/Plastic-4″ tall
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.
Souvenir-USA-American/Collegiate/Pop culture-Plastic and metal-2 1/2″
Novelty-American-Pop culture-Plastic/Metal-3 1/4″
Part of good luck amulet-Argentina-Argentinian-View of copper coin-1″
Magical frogs for love and happiness-Argentina-Argentinian-Ceramic frogs/Argentinian coin-2 1/2″ x 2″
Good luck/Protection-Taiwan-Taiwanese-Knotted red string-3″ long
Protection-USA/Caribbean-Santeria?-Gemstones/Metal-8″ long
Hung in home for good luck and protection-China-Buddhism-Paper-3″ x 1″
Credit in the afterlife via burning-China-Chinese Buddhism-Paper-2″ x 3 1/2″
Credit in the afterlife via burning-China-Chinese/Buddhism-Paper-2″ x 3 1/2″
Protection from evil eye-Egypt-Egyptian-Paper/Adhesive-7 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Protection from Evil Eye-Lebanon? Syria?-Middle Eastern-Blue beads/Heart-shaped crystal/Sequins-2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Protection-Copacabana, Peru-Catholicism/Indigenous-Tin with multi-symbol cut-outs-3 1/4″ x 2 1/4″
Fulfills wishes, worn on wrist until they fall off-Bahia, Brazil-Catholicism/Indigenous-Ribbon-19 1/2″ long
Decoration-El Salvador?-Salvadoran?-Paint on wood-6 1/4″ x 4 3/4″
Sign of Christianity/Protection-Global-Christian-String with gold glitter-11″ long-cross 1 1/2″
Protection from evil eye-Armenia-Armenian-Blue glass with red plastic circles-2 1/2″ x 2″
Protection-Israel-Jewish-Plastic and red string-1 3/4″
Worn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors-Global-Roman Catholic-Plastic/string-1/2″
Requests cure for praying man/Gives thanks for cure of praying man-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Tin-1″ x 1/4″
Protection-Mexico-Mexican-Metal, thread, and paper- 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Worn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors-Global-Roman Catholic-Embroidered leather-Each 3/4″
Protection/Prayer counter-Canada/USA-Roman Catholic-Metal/White beads-7 1/2″
Good luck/Protection-USA-Native American-Leather with variety of gemstones inside pouch-15 1/2″ long, pouch 1 1/2″
Reminder to get up after being knocked down-Japan-Zen Buddhism-Wood with beads and elastic-4 3/4″ long
Good luck-Mexico-Mexican-Metal with written explanation in Spanish-2″ x 1 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-Cord/Metal/Plastic-1/2″
Worn for protection and blessings. Dedicated to various saints denoted by different colors-Global-Roman Catholic-Orange cord/Metal/Plastic- 1/4″ each
Requests ear cure/Gives thanks for ear cure-Mexico/USA-Roman Catholic/Latino-Silver-10 1/2″ long, ear 1″
Protection-Mexico-Roman Catholic/Indigenous-1986 coin, red string, rocks, twigs, tooth and seed-2″ x 2 1/4″
Hangs on wall for protection/blessings-Greece-Greek Orthodox-Metal/Printed image-3″ x 2′
To hang on wall for protection from evil eye-Armenia, Middle East-Middle Eastern-Wood/beads/metal/evil eye-9″ long
Protection from evil eye-Armenia-Armenian-Gold sequins/Thread/Felt/Thermometer/Evil eye-6″ long
Blessings and protection-Mexico/Lebanon-Roman Catholic-Lamiinated card-3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Blessings and protection-Mexico/Lebanon-Roman Catholic-Laminated card-3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Protection-Mexico/Lebanon-Roman Catholic-Satin ribbon/ink-50″ long
Protects children-Korea-Buddhist-Red string/Plastic-3″ long
Protects children-Korea-Buddhist-Red string/Gold paper/Slippers-16″ long
Carries magical substances-Haiti-Voodoo (Voudun)-Beads/Glass/Wood/String-14 1/2″ long, container 2 1/2″ long
Brewed for healing tea-Mexico-Global-Flowers-N/A
Affixed to saint-Requests cure for eyes/Gives thanks for cure for eyes-Mexico/USA-Roman/Catholic/Latino-Tin-2 1/4′ x 3″
Protection-Japan-Buddhist? Shinto?-Red thread/Plastic sake barrel/Origami crane/Bells-7 1/2″ long
Souvenir-Malaysia-Buddhist-Metal-3 1/4″