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It sits naturally alongside other curiosity-cabinet objects, ethnographic textiles, or botanical specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough to carry in a pocket or hang from a cord, it functions as a personal amulet, altar object, or shelf specimen. 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