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  • Collection: Objects

Comb

Sikh Kangha; wooden comb. Used in the Sikh religion one of the 5 K's or 5 Panj Kakar. Kangha is necessary to keep the hair clean and tidy. A Sikh must comb his hair twice a day and tie his turban neatly. A symbol of hygiene and discipline as opposed…

Bracelet

Sikh Kara; thick silver color steel bracelet. Used in the Sikh religion one of the 5 K's or 5 Panj Kakar. The Kara or steel bracelet symbolizes restraint from evil deeds. It is worn on the right wrist and reminds the Sikh of the vows taken by him…

Shorts

Sikh Kachh; white "soldier's shorts" made with cotton-like fabric with slight sheen probably synthetic. Tag inside says "MS A House of Sikh Religious Items (India). Used in the Sikh religion one of the 5 K's or 5 Panj Kakar. Kachh or the soldiers…

Dulcimer

Yangqin Chinese hammered dulcimer Wood instrument. Cover over sound board. Tunning wrench and hammers in small drawer in case.

Dulcimer

Yangqin (Yung Kum) Chinese Hammered Dulcimer or Butterfly Harp Wood instrument. Cover over soundboard. 3 - hammers on sound board. Drawer in base.

Basket

Woven Basket Top and inset bottom Woven bamboo strips in zig zag pattern.

Basket

Woven Basket Top with leather handle separate bottom nests inside.

Doll

Japanese Doll Cloth head body and clothing on wood platform. Woman in kimono. Made in Tule Lake Internment camp

Pin

Carved wood pin Bird on a branch Painted on back is "Newell" "1944" Pin on back is missing

Pin

Carved wood pin Painted duck