Protection-Mexico/USA-Mexican/Indigenous-Velvet bean or cowhage (Mucuna pruirens), red pom pom, photo of Mary and Jesus-4″ long
Birth
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″Scapulars
Baptism
Ritual objects for the Baptism Sacrament-Global-Roman Catholic-Paper/shell/booklets/rosary/cloth-Box-16″ x 10″Commemorates baby’s baptism-Mexico-Roman Catholic-Ceramic/glaze-4″ x 2″
First Holy Communion
Female First Holy Communion (table decoration)Table decoration
Childhood
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″Holds child’s fallen-out baby teeth for the “tooth fairy” to exchange for money-USA-American-Wood-1″ x 1 1/2″
Birthday Anniversaries
One year birthday celebration costume-Korea-Korean-Satin and gold stamping, on satin-lining polyester-21″-long, width at sleeves 31″, width at skirt 16″One year birthday celebration costume-Korea-Korean-Satin, beads pearls and tassels-2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Coming of Age
Crown for Quinceañera (15 year old girl)Quinceañera doll in carriageStatuette of Quinceañera (15 year old girl)Statuette of Quinceañera (15 year old girl)Figurine of Quinceañera (15 year old girl)Miniature doll
Marriage
Wishes bride and groom a sweet life by grinding over couple’s heads-Global-Iranian-Sugar cones/netting/ribbons-11″ tallPomegranate container with Jordan almonds in nettingIn-law’s wedding gift to bridal couple wishing fidelity-Korea-Korean-Wood/Paint/String-each duck-2 3/4″ x 4″ x 4″ x 1 1/2″Unity-Global-Greek Orthodox-Faux pearls/white ribbon-Each crown 7″-total length 59″Pledge that groom will support bride-Global-Roman Catholic/Latino-Silver plate-1/2″ eachTies bride and groom together-Philippines-Roman/Catholic/Latino-White cord with metal hearts-50″ long-hearts 2″x2″Pledge that groom will support bride-Philippines-Roman Catholic/Latino-Metal basket, thirteen coins adorned by hearts, rings, doves-3 1/2″x2 3/4″x1 3/4″-each coin 3/4″
Death
Decorated with black calligraphy, gold paper, red seal-Enclosure for gift of money at funerals-Japan-Japanese-Paper/Ink/Ribbon-7 3/4″ x 3″Used for burning cardboard replicas of objects needed in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Metal/paint-18″ tall, 11″ diameterRice wine containerThai UrnBurned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-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/Buddhist/Cardboard/paint-25″ x 9″ x 7 1/4″Replica of Mah Jongg set (Joss)Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Cardboard/laces-11″ longBurned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Paper/ink-6 1/4″ x 2 1/2″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″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″Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Cardboard/paper/incense-5 1/4″ x 4″Ritual funerary burning-China/Vietnam-Buddhist-Gold/Paper/Wooden stick/Peacock feathers-9 3/4″Replicas of Iphones/Ipads (Joss)Replicas of liquor bottles & packs of cigarettes (Joss)Paper replica of a crab (Joss)Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Cardboard/ink-8 1/2″ longBurned 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-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/Buddhist/Cardboard/paper/plastic-14″ x 10″Burned at funerals for use in the next life-China/Vietnam/United States-Buddhist-Paper/ink-6″ x 5 1/2″Face mugYahrzeit Candle (Memorial Candle)Electric Yahrzeit (memorial) candle
