1. Balio or prayer stick Museum number: 2-8943 Culture or time period: Hopi Object class: Prayer-sticks (ceremonial objects) and Prayer-sticks (personal equipment) Function: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies Collector: Kate S. Cory Collection place: Arizona Collection date: 1907