- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Amulet of leather, textile and blue, brown and white glass beads to protect for camels and donkeys from the Evil Eye.
- Geographical reference
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1965
- Date collected
- By 1965
- Acquisition information
- Purchased: 1965
- Materials and processes
- Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Glass, Material Bead, Material Wool Yarn Animal, Process Recycled
- Dimensions
- Length 610 mm including strap
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1965.12.11B
Search terms: Religion, Animal Gear, Ornament, Neck Ornament, Amulet, Animal Harness
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