Khuti | Wall peg

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Category: Manjush
Location: Singar, Nuh, Haryana
Cultural region: Mewat
Materials: Stone
Stone craft technique: Carving
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK

A string of prayer beads was hung on this peacock-shaped stone khuti in the courtyard of the house. These beads were used by all the members of the family. Each person would put the beads back on the khuti when they were finished with their prayers for the next person to use.

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