Kerala
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Raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))
Raised sandal (sandal (clothing: footwear))
Card
Card
Card
Clothing: outerwear
Food container (food processing & storage)

Sample; drumhead

211.242.11

Udukku; hourglass drum

Finger cap

Beaters
Petticoat
Skirt
Petticoat
Bodice (clothing: outerwear)
Votive offering
Postcard
Poster
Sticker (ritual & belief: representations)
Votive offering
Votive offering
Votive offering
Votive offering
Votive offering
Votive offering
Votive offering
Votive offering
Key ring
Postcard
Postcard
Photograph

Hourglass drum
311.121.1 mono-heterochord musical bows without resonator

211.11 separate vessel drums
Sandal paste
Donation ticket
Festive decoration
Festive decoration
Festive decoration
Minukku (maharshi)
Streevesham
Krishna
Bust
Prayer card
Temple gift
Pendant

Pacha (bhima)

Bhadrakali
Necklet (neck ornament (personal adornment))
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