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The Journal of Objects, Art and Belief
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When is a Hat a Mountain? The Material Religion of Gesar Bards’ Hats

Natasha L. MiklesTexas State University, USAView further author information
Pages 187-212 | Received 04 Jun 2018, Accepted 09 Jan 2020, Published online: 09 Mar 2020

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