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Question
From your answer to the question referring mercury dimes I understand that a graven image in profile and not made for the purpose of idolatry is ok to own, like a mercury dime. I own a belt that is adorned with raised metal images of an Indian head and a buffalo. The Indian head is in profile however the buffalo, though a side image, shows the beast head to tail and not just part. Is there a problem owning or wearing this belt or other such item?
Yeshar Koach
Answer
Shalom,
If the images are not of idols, or involving idol worship, one may own and wear such items. See the sources Rav Lewis mentioned in his first responce.
Blessings,
D. Sperling.
Chicken and milk
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Sivan 28, 5772

Cohanim at mikvah of the Arizal
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 29 Cheshvan 5766
Chicken and milk
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Sivan 28, 5772
