Sadhu Fingernails

A set of fingernails taken from a Hindu ascetic who held his hand closed for 12 years until his fingernails grew through the palm of his hand.

Effects
Holding the fingernails causes the user's fingernails to grow very quickly. However, the fingernails will grow through the user's hand. The effect is only deactivated when the original fingernails is neutralized.

Collection
This artifact was collected in 1923 from Benares, India from the Hindu ascetic who held his hand closed for 12 years until the nails grew through the palm of his hand. The nails are kept in a glass jar and is located close to Clark Gable's Grooming Kit.

Real World Connection
In Hinduism, a sādhu (Sanskrit: साधु sādhu, "good; good man, holy man") is a religious ascetic or holy person. Although the vast majority of sādhus are yogīs, not all yogīs are sādhus. The sādhu is solely dedicated to achieving mokṣa (liberation), the fourth and final aśrama (stage of life), through meditation and contemplation of brahman. Sādhus often wear saffron-colored clothing, symbolizing their sanyāsa (renunciation). This way of life is open to women; the female form of the word is sādhvī साध्वी. In 2014 an all-female akhada (group of sadhus) was formed; it is believed to be the first such group in India.