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Talisman for Warding off Co-wife

An undated talisman for warding off co-wife. It is most probably from the late 19th century or early 20th century.

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Mass-Produced Talismans

Traditionally, one needed to visit an expert to purchase a talisman. But in today's Iran, thanks to the photocopier, one can buy a photocopied talisman from the shops near the Shiite shrines.

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Iranian Talisman

Examples of Iranian Talismans.

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Old House in Marvi Alley
Driving Licence (1943)
Tabriz Memorial Highschool
The U.S., Behind the Window (1951)
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Village of Evin
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