Here are our available artefacts collections on six of the religions studied in the current curriculum.
- Buddhism [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/229/schools_library_and_resource_service/2547/religious_education_artefacts/2]
- Christianity [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/229/schools_library_and_resource_service/2547/religious_education_artefacts/3]
- Hinduism [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/229/schools_library_and_resource_service/2547/religious_education_artefacts/4]
- Islam [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/229/schools_library_and_resource_service/2547/religious_education_artefacts/5]
- Judaism [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/229/schools_library_and_resource_service/2547/religious_education_artefacts/6]
- Sikhism [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/229/schools_library_and_resource_service/2547/religious_education_artefacts/7]
For a full list of our artefact collections please see the full artefacts catalogue [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/3485/sls_artefacts].
Buddhism artefacts
âThis collection includes:
- Three Posters
- Buddha
- Set of seven puja bowls
- Singing bowl and stick
- Tanka wall hanging
- Framed Bodhi leaf
- Mala prayer beads
- Stupa
- Butter lamp
- Alms bowl and stand
- Water strainer
- Gong
- Symbol template
- Set of photographs
Schools Library and Resource Service
Address: Central LibrarySmithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY
Christianity artefacts
âThis collection includes:
- Statue of Mary
- Statue of Jesus
- Celtic cross
- ‘My Mass’ Book
- The Psalms and church hymnary
- Two reversible ceremonial stoles
- Baptismal robe, hat and bootees
- Chalice and paten
- Rosary beads & information
- Baptismal candle & three certificates
- Crucifix
- St Damien’s cross
- Two icons
- Wooden cross
- Nativity finger puppets
Schools Library and Resource Service
Address: Central LibrarySmithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY
Hinduism artefacts
This collection contains:
- Two posters
- The Story of Ramayana
- Wedding shera
- Wedding garland
- Incense sticks
- Eight piece brass puja set
- Diwali lamp
- Musical sticks
- Figure of Ganesha
- Saree
- Picture of Rama and Sita
- Sandalwood garland
- Aarti lamp
- Book mehndi patterns
- Pot of paste (kum kum)
- Three Diwali cards
- The Gita book
- Toran for doorways
- Chapatti board and rolling pin
- Symbol template
Schools Library and Resource Service
Address: Central LibrarySmithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY
Islam artefacts
This collection includes:
- Prayer Mat with Compass
- Eid Cards
- The Meaning of the Holy Qur’an book
- Qur’an Stand & Cover
- Compass showing “Direction of Al-Kaaba”
- Porcelain Model Of Makkah
- Azan Clock With four Clock Dials
- Embroidered Skull Cap: Topee
- Hijab
- Hajj Robes
- 3 Posters
Schools Library and Resource Service
Address: Central LibrarySmithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY
Judaism artefacts
This collection contains:
- Two posters
- Hanukkah( nine branch)
- Prayer Shawl (ta llit)
- Havdalah candle and holder
- Dead Sea scrolls
- Tefillin Boxes
- Dreidle
- Torah Scrolls
- Six Cards
- Menorah (seven branch)
- Kiddush Cup
- Spice Box
- Seder Plate
- Mezuzah Case
- Two Candlestick holders
- Torah Pointer
- Symbol Template
- Shofar and Challah Cover
Schools Library and Resource Service
Address: Central LibrarySmithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY
Sikhism artefacts
- Mala Prayer Beads
- Chauri
- Lapel Badge and Sikh Chain
- Amrit Bowl
- Ik Onkar Symbol
- Sikh Flag
- Sikh Symbol
- Temple Hanging of Golden Temple
- Fabric painting of Guru Nanak
- Turban
- Five K’s: Kacchera, Kara, Kanga, Kirpan
- 1 Poster
Schools Library and Resource Service
Address: Central LibrarySmithford Way
Coventry
CV1 1FY