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1985.50.514

Amulet, cab-horse's head-ornament consisting of several pheasants' feathers of varying lengths mounted, with a piece of badger's skin at the base, in leather. [ILL [OPS move] 22/11/2017]

1985.50.514

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, cab-horse's head-ornament consisting of several pheasants' feathers of varying lengths mounted, with a piece of badger's skin at the base, in leather. [ILL [OPS move] 22/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Genova (Genoa)
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
GENOA 1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bird Feather, Material Animal Skin, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Width: max 50 mm, Depth: max 21 mm, Length: max 510 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.514

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Animal Gear, Amulet, Head Ornament, Horse Accessory

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