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