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A wooden statue of Lama, a teacher or a monk. The drum symbolizes detachment of the body, and the ball symbolizes female wisdom. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923...
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A wooden Durqa plaque of a Hindu Goddess standing astride a lion and a lotus throne. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous, Plaques/Trophies
A wooden pot and lid. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Glassware/Ceramics, Miscellaneous
A wooden statue of Bhairava, god of power. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A bowl sewn from leaves. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A woooden stupa, a three-dimensional mandala and a palace of Buddha named "Vajrabhairava." This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A copper Durga plaque. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous, Plaques/Trophies
A wooden doll of a woman. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A wooden plaque depicting the birth of Buddha from the side of the Great Mother. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography
A wooden Makra idol representing the reconciliation of opposites. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A decorative candlestick adorned with coral and turquoise, and mounted on a black base. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal, Candlesticks
Format: Miscellaneous
Two unadorned brass cups. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A brass goblet, undecorated. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A brass oil lamp, undecorated. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A wooden bowl decorated with brass Buddhas and skulls. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
An undecorated brass plate. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
An undecorated brass teapot. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
Cross stitched pillow of Denny Hall.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Decoration, Pillow, Denny Hall
Format: Miscellaneous
A piece of cardboard, with a ribbon for hanging, with the name Marilyn Detweiler in big letters. There is also a small picture of a Dickinson pennant. Marilyn wore this sign as a first-year student.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Sign, Student Life
Format: Ephemera
An all red, cotton dink belonging to Marilyn Detweiler (Class of 1964).
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Freshman Beanies, Dink
Format: Hats