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1935.29.5

Amulet of hair tuft mounted on leather with a bell and other objects attached.

1935.29.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of hair tuft mounted on leather with a bell and other objects attached.
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups
Asante
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
2 February 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Hair, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Textile, Process Stitched, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 290 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.29.5

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Music, Amulet

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