What are the teraphim (household gods) Rachel stole from Laban?

What are the teraphim (household gods) Rachel stole from Laban?

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When Jacob flees from Laban, Rachel steals his household gods.

When Laban had gone to shear his sheep, Rachel stole her father’s
household gods.
Genesis 31:19 (NIV)

Jacob seems pretty serious about the household gods too.

But if you find anyone who has your gods, that person shall not live.
In the presence of our relatives, see for yourself whether there is
anything of yours here with me; and if so, take it.” Now Jacob did not
know that Rachel had stolen the gods.
Genesis 31:32 (NIV)

What are they talking about? Are these idols?

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