Natural object
Fish trap (trap (hunting, fishing & trapping)); fishing net (net (hunting, fishing & trapping))
Natural object
Natural object
Natural object
Fish hook
Fish hook
Natural object
Thresher
Candlestick
Candlestick
Brazier
Fire grate
Handwarmer
Candlestick
Candle (lighting devices)
Candlestick
Candlestick
Candle snuffer
Candle snuffer
Candle (lighting devices)
Candlestick
Picture (art)
Candlestick
Print (art)
Candle snuffer
Pillows (bedding)
Trade beads
Prints (art)
Harpoon arrow
Ritual object
Prints (art)
Agricultural tool
Candle holder (lighting devices)
Poster
Ornaments (art)
Poster
Ornaments (art)
Ornament (art)
Candle holder (lighting devices)
Handle (general & multipurpose)
Handle (general & multipurpose)
Ornament (art)
Ornament (art)
Candle holder (lighting devices)
Candlestick
Candlestick
Lantern (lighting devices)
Lantern (lighting devices)
Lamp (lighting devices)
Collection Information
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