My Thai palakit talismans. They are phallus-shaped, like the Hindu lingam, but power animals are attached to them as well. Above, a lion palakit I purchased several years ago; Below, a crocodile palakit, a New Year's gift from John.

Note the similarity between the Thai word "palakit" and the Tagalog "paakit". Yes, they are meant to attract others to oneself.