Ceremonial Drum, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_01
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A ceremonial drum with a blue body and white straps. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Astrological Wall Hanging, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_03
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A copper astrological wall hanging with astrological symbols including hexagrams, zodiac signs, lotus petals, Montra, and Yama (the symbol of death). This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

 
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Devotional Water Pot, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_20
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A metal devotional water pot used for daily prayers with Montra inscribed on the side. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Wooden Statue of Ganesha, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_15
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A carved wooden statue of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles. A sticker on the back reads "Dr. & Mrs. Edgar Miller Liverpool, Pennsylvania". This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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Bronze Statue of Tara, c.1960

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 1999.3_13
Location
Shelf 31 Box 1

A bronze statue of Tara, the Buddhist female embodiment of compassion. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively. 

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